Epigraphs Obadiah
01. The Forcing of Wrath
In the twenty-seventh year of Asa king of Judah … the army was encamped near Gibbethon, a Philistine town. 1 Kings 16:15
02. Swiping Pita Bread
Omri, the commander of the army. 1 Kings 16:16
03. No Guards, No Race
In the thirty-first year of Asa king of Judah, Omri became king of Israel, and he reigned twelve years, six of them in Tirzah. 1 Kings 16:23
28. A Life for a Life
By the word of the Lord one of the company of the prophets said to his companion, “Strike me with your weapon,” but he refused. 1 Kings 20:35
29. Murder
Jezebel asked, “Why are you so sullen? Why won’t you eat?”
Ahab answered, “Because I said to Naboth the Jezreelite, ‘Sell me your vineyard; or if you prefer, I will give you another vineyard in its place.’ But he said, ‘I will not give you my vineyard.’”
1 Kings 21:5-6