Naboth was a figure from the Hebrew Bible, specifically mentioned in the First Book of Kings. He was a vineyard owner in the city of Jezreel, known for his refusal to sell his land to King Ahab, who desired it for a vegetable garden. Naboth's steadfastness was rooted in his adherence to the laws of Israel, which prohibited the sale of ancestral land. His story takes a tragic turn when Queen Jezebel, Ahab's wife, orchestrates Naboth's wrongful execution to secure the vineyard for her husband. This event highlights themes of injustice and the abuse of power, making Naboth a symbol of integrity in the face of corruption.