Jezebel

Jezebel

Wicked Queen of Israel

Old Testament

Jezebel was a Phoenician princess who married King Ahab of Israel. She promoted Baal worship, persecuted prophets of God, and arranged the murder of Naboth to seize his vineyard. Elijah prophesied her gruesome death, which was fulfilled when she was thrown from a window and eaten by dogs.

Character Traits

WickedIdolatrousManipulativeRuthless

Life Timeline

Marriagec. 874 BC

Jezebel, daughter of the king of Sidon, marries King Ahab of Israel.

1KI 16:31
Persecutionc. 870 BC

Jezebel kills the prophets of the Lord; Obadiah hides 100 in caves.

1KI 18:4
Threat to Elijahc. 862 BC

Jezebel threatens to kill Elijah after the Mount Carmel confrontation.

1KI 19:1-2
Naboth's Murderc. 855 BC

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

1KI 21:5-16
Deathc. 841 BC

Jezebel is thrown from a window and eaten by dogs, as prophesied.

2KI 9:30-37

Key Relationships

Ahab
AhabFamily

Husband - Jezebel dominated Ahab and led him deeper into evil.

Elijah
ElijahEnemy

Enemy - Jezebel sought to kill Elijah and all of God's prophets.

Key Locations

Samaria
Samaria

Capital where Jezebel promoted Baal worship.

Spiritual Lessons

Corrupting Influence

Jezebel represents the dangerous power of ungodly influence. Her determination to establish Baal worship in Israel shows how one person's evil agenda can corrupt a nation. Guard against influences that lead away from God.

Key Verses

1 Kings 16:311 Kings 21:1-162 Kings 9:30-37

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