naboth

/ˈneɪbəθ/

Definitions

1. proper noun

A biblical figure, a Jezreelite who owned a vineyard near Jezreel, and whose murder was prophesied by the prophet Elijah

“According to the biblical account, King Ahab coveted Naboth’s vineyard and sought to acquire it unjustly.”

2. noun

A variant of Naboth, referring to the biblical figure or his descendants

“The Naboths were a prominent family in ancient Israel.”

Synonyms

  • Israelite
  • Jezreelite

Antonyms

  • foreigner
  • gentile