Who was Ahab in the Bible?

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The story of Ahab

in Hebrew: אחאב

Ahab was the 7th King of Israel who ruled the country from 869 BC to 850 BC. He is most famously known for his marriage to the powerful and influential Queen Jezebel and his role in the worship of the god Baal. According to the Bible, Ahab was a wicked king who did evil in the sight of the Lord, leading Israel away from the worship of God and towards idolatry. Despite being warned by the prophet Elijah, Ahab refused to repent and instead plotted to kill Elijah. Ahab died in battle when he was struck by an arrow and his blood soaked the chariot. He was succeeded by his son Ahaziah.

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Biography

⭐Position held

King of Israel

💀Date of death

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Place of death

Ramoth-Gilead

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How many times Ahab was mentioned in the bible?

Ahab appears None times in the bible.

Where is the story of Ahab begins in the Bible?

Ahab first mention in the bible is in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 16, verse 28. Read the full chapter

FAQ

Ahab was the 7th King of Israel who ruled the country from 869 BC to 850 BC. He is most famously known for his marriage to the powerful and influential Queen Jezebel and his role in the worship of the god Baal. According to the Bible, Ahab was a wicked king who did evil in the sight of the Lord, leading Israel away from the worship of God and towards idolatry. Despite being warned by the prophet Elijah, Ahab refused to repent and instead plotted to kill Elijah. Ahab died in battle when he was struck by an arrow and his blood soaked the chariot. He was succeeded by his son Ahaziah.

first mention in the bible is in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 16, verse 28.

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