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Ahab

Ahab King of Israel, Husband of Jezebel

Old Testamentc. 874 BC View journey on map

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.

Events in the life of Ahab

Elijah on Mount Carmel
Elijah on Mount Carmel

Mount Carmel · 1KI 18:38

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Ahab's Character Traits

WickedWeakInfluenced by Jezebel

Ahab's Life Timeline

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  1. Reign Beginsc. 874 BC

    Ahab becomes king of Israel and marries Jezebel.

    1KI 16:29-31

  2. Baal Worshipc. 874-853 BC

    Ahab builds a temple to Baal and does more evil than any king before him.

    1KI 16:32-33

  3. Droughtc. 865-862 BC

    Elijah announces a drought; Ahab searches for him for three years.

    1KI 17:1, 18:1-10

  4. Mount Carmelc. 862 BC

    Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal; God sends fire and rain.

    1KI 18:19-46

  5. Naboth's Vineyardc. 855 BC

    Jezebel arranges Naboth's murder so Ahab can take his vineyard.

    1KI 21:1-16

  6. Death853 BC

    Ahab dies in battle; dogs lick his blood as prophesied.

    1KI 22:34-38

Who is linked to Ahab

Who is linked to Ahab
  • parent of
  • sibling of
  • spouse of
  • covenant with
  • master of
  • in conflict with

Ahab's Key Relationships

Jezebel
JezebelFamily

Wife - Jezebel led Ahab deeper into Baal worship and orchestrated evil.

Elijah
ElijahOpponent

Prophetic Adversary - Elijah confronted Ahab repeatedly over Baal worship.

Ahab's Key Locations

Samaria
Samaria

Capital of Israel where Ahab reigned.

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Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel

Site of the confrontation between Yahweh and Baal.

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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.

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