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Jezebel

Jezebel Wicked Queen of Israel

Old Testamentc. 874 BC View journey on map

About Jezebel

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.

Events in the life of Jezebel

Elijah on Mount Carmel
Elijah on Mount Carmel

Mount Carmel · 1KI 18:38

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Jezebel's Character Traits

WickedIdolatrousManipulativeRuthless

Jezebel's Life Timeline

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  1. Marriagec. 874 BC

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

    1KI 16:31

  2. Persecutionc. 870 BC

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

    1KI 18:4

  3. Threat to Elijahc. 862 BC

    Jezebel threatens to kill Elijah after the Mount Carmel confrontation.

    1KI 19:1-2

  4. Naboth's Murderc. 855 BC

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

    1KI 21:5-16

  5. Deathc. 841 BC

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

    2KI 9:30-37

Who is linked to Jezebel

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

Jezebel's 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.

Jezebel's Key Locations

Samaria
Samaria

Capital where Jezebel promoted Baal worship.

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Spiritual Lessons from Jezebel

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.

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