Queen · Opponent · Old Testament
The Story of Jezebel
Also: Yezebeli (Kiswahili)
Queen of Israel, wife of Ahab, who promoted Baal worship and persecuted the LORD's prophets.
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Introduction
Jezebel, daughter of the king of the Sidonians, married Ahab. She killed the LORD's prophets, threatened Elijah, and arranged Naboth's death. 1 Kings 16:311 Kings 18:41 Kings 19:1–21 Kings 21:5–16
She died when Jehu came to Jezreel, as Elijah had foretold. 2 Kings 9:30–37
Life at a glance
- Father
- Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians 1 Kings 16:31
- Husband
- Ahab 1 Kings 16:31
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Interpretive or typological connection (an interpretation, not a statement of the text)
- Revelation 2:20 — A false prophetess at Thyatira is called Jezebel.
Family and relationships
- AhabHusband1 Kings 16:31
- ElijahSought his life1 Kings 19:2
Books associated with Jezebel
- 1 Kings Their story appears here
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