Confiscation(escheat)
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Summary
The seizure of property by authority, illustrated in Scripture by David's taking of Mephibosheth's land, Ahab's seizure of Naboth's vineyard, and Ahasuerus's confiscation of Haman's estate.
☩Biblical Examples
David gave all of Mephibosheth's property to Ziba based on Ziba's false report. Ahab unjustly confiscated Naboth's vineyard after Jezebel had Naboth murdered on false charges. Ahasuerus gave Haman's house to Esther after Haman was executed.
Key verses:2 Samuel 16:41 Kings 21:7-16Esther 8:1