Ahab

Ahab

King of Israel, Husband of Jezebel

Old Testament

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.

Character Traits

WickedWeakInfluenced by Jezebel

Life Timeline

Reign Beginsc. 874 BC

Ahab becomes king of Israel and marries Jezebel.

1KI 16:29-31
Baal Worshipc. 874-853 BC

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

1KI 16:32-33
Droughtc. 865-862 BC

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

1KI 17:1, 18:1-10
Mount Carmelc. 862 BC

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

1KI 18:19-46
Naboth's Vineyardc. 855 BC

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

1KI 21:1-16
Death853 BC

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

1KI 22:34-38

Key Relationships

Jezebel
JezebelFamily

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

Elijah
Elijahrelations.opponent

Prophetic Adversary - Elijah confronted Ahab repeatedly over Baal worship.

Key Locations

Samaria
Samaria

Capital of Israel where Ahab reigned.

Mount Carmel
Mount Carmel

Site of the confrontation between Yahweh and Baal.

Spiritual Lessons

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

1 Kings 16:30-331 Kings 21:1-291 Kings 22:34-38

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