1 Kings 21:18

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Arise, go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, who dwells in Samaria: behold, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, where he is gone down to take possession of it.

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The Kingdoms of Israel and JudahThe divided monarchy, showing the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah.

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Samaria was the capital of Ahab’s northern kingdom of Israel, where he ruled; Jezreel was a royal city and valley northwest of Samaria. Elijah was sent from Samaria to confront Ahab at Jezreel over Naboth’s vineyard, exposing the king’s injustice and God’s judgment.

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1 Kings 21:18 mentions Jezreel and Samaria.