Old Testament Naboth Wooden Doll Ornament

Handmade original Old Testament Naboth wooden doll ornament. Perfect for the Christmas Tree. Bring out on his feast day. Gift for a birthday or sacrament (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Holy Orders, Marriage) celebration. Teacher, priest, grandparent gift.

Naboth was a Jezreelite with a vineyard near the wicked King Ahab’s palace (1 Kings 21). The king wanted to buy his vineyard to make a vegetable garden, but Naboth refused to give up the inherited land from his fathers at any price. God had commanded that a family’s inheritance not be sold: “The land must not be sold permanently” (Lev 25:23) and “No inheritance in Israel is to pass from one tribe to another, for every Israelite shall keep the tribal inheritance of their ancestors” (Num 36:7). The king ws angered; ignoring the law, Queen Jezebel intended to get the land by any means, creating a plot against Naboth. Forging letters from the king, she directed the elders to “proclaim a day of fasting and seat Naboth prominently”. Two scoundrels falsely accused him of cursing God and the king, convicting Naboth to be stoned to death outside the city; the land was given to the king but Jezebel had used the law with a murderous intent. God condemned them both though a visit from the prophet Elijah.

Made of wood, felt, ribbon, and handmade accessories. Includes tag and card with Saint description. Approximately 4" tall. Packaged in cellophane bag. Shipped in box with bubble wrap.