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Ahab

Ahab becomes king of Israel and marries Jezebel.

1KI.16.29

And in the thirty and eighth year of Asa king of Judah began Ahab the son of Omri to reign over Israel: and Ahab the son of Omri reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years.

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Elijah on Mount Carmel1KI 18:38

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Updated on August 15, 2026

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.

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Journey Timeline

Reign Beginsc. 874 BC
Samaria
Ahab becomes king of Israel and marries Jezebel.
1KI 16:29-31
Baal Worshipc. 874-853 BC
Jerusalem
Ahab builds a temple to Baal and does more evil than any king before him.
1KI 16:32-33
Droughtc. 865-862 BC
Jerusalem
Elijah announces a drought; Ahab searches for him for three years.
1KI 17:1; 18:1-10
Mount Carmelc. 862 BC
Mount Carmel
Elijah confronts the prophets of Baal; God sends fire and rain.
1KI 18:19-46
Naboth's Vineyardc. 855 BC
Jerusalem
Jezebel arranges Naboth's murder so Ahab can take his vineyard.
1KI 21:1-16
Death853 BC
Jerusalem
Ahab dies in battle; dogs lick his blood as prophesied.
1KI 22:34-38