And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die — The letters demand placing two perjurers to accuse Naboth of blaspheming God and the king. The phrase specifies the charge (blasphemy against both divine and royal authority) and the punishment (stoning).

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