מלכים א, פרק כ״א, פסוק ט״ז

The sudden news of a man's death reaches the palace, prompting the king to act immediately to get exactly what he originally wanted. The true extent of his direct involvement in the fatal plot remains unclear. He may have been fully aware of what his wife did, or he might have been completely ignorant of her plans. Regardless of his prior knowledge, he is highly satisfied with the outcome, as the death effectively removes the single obstacle that stood in his path [ביאור שטיינזלץ].

Fueled by this satisfaction, the king hurries down to the vineyard to claim it as his own. This eager response creates a direct link between taking the property and the shedding of innocent blood. Ultimately, it is this very act of taking possession that provokes the harsh rebuke that he has both committed murder and taken the inheritance [מדוד ועד לחורבן].