Ahab King of Israel, Husband of Jezebel
About Ahab
Ahab was a king of Israel who did more evil than any king before him. He married Jezebel, a Phoenician princess, and promoted Baal worship in Israel. The prophet Elijah confronted him repeatedly. He was killed in battle against Syria, and dogs licked his blood as prophesied.
Ahab's Character Traits
Ahab's Life Timeline
View journey on mapAhab builds a temple to Baal and does more evil than any king before him.
1KI 16:32-33Jezebel arranges Naboth's murder so Ahab can take his vineyard.
1KI 21:1-16Ahab's Key Relationships
Ahab's Key Locations
Spiritual Lessons from Ahab
Dangerous Alliances
Ahab's marriage to Jezebel brought Baal worship into Israel. His political alliance became spiritual adultery. Partnerships that compromise faith lead to destruction, no matter their political advantages.
Key Verses about Ahab
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