Eliyahu’s divine message to Ahav that informs him of the end of the rule of his house, relates both to the murder of Navot and to the idol worship in his time – both instigated by Izevel. Navot’s murder is viewed as more severe than idol worship and thus serves as the catalyst for this message.

Courtesy of the Virtual Beit Midrash, Yeshivat Har Etzion