In fact, he was obeying the Law of Jehovah, which did not allow Israelites permanently to sell land that was the hereditary possession of their family.
Taču Nabots paklausīja Jehovas bauslībai, kas izraēliešiem aizliedza uz visiem laikiem pārdot zemi, kura bija dzimtīpašums. ( 3. Mozus 25: 23 — 28.)