Who was Jezebel?

Queen of Israel's apostasy

The story of Jezebel

Jezebel - Queen consort
Jezebel - Queen consort
59 yearsBorn: -899Died: -840From: SidonQueen consort

Jezebel was the wife of King Ahab of Israel, according to the Hebrew Bible. She was a Phoenician princess and was known for her strong devotion to the Phoenician god Baal and her opposition to the worship of the God of Israel. She is often depicted as a wicked queen who used her influence to promote idolatry and wickedness in the kingdom of Israel. Jezebel is also remembered for her persecution of the prophet Elijah and her attempts to eliminate the worship of Yahweh. According to the Bible, Jezebel was ultimately thrown from a window and eaten by dogs, as prophesied by Elijah.

Name meaning

I will translate the name meaning of Jezebel into English. The name meaning is: "uncertain, possibly "where is the prince?" or "unexalted.""

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

Queen consort

First mention

1 Kings 16:31

Appearances in the Bible

20 mentions

Jezebel in the Bible

Explore all 6 chapters where Jezebel appears

1 Kings

Chapter 16

The Reign of Baasha in Israel

Baasha becomes king of Israel and continues in the sins of Jeroboam.

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1 Kings

Chapter 18

Elijah Confronts Ahab and Baal

Elijah confronts Ahab and the prophets of Baal in a dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel.

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1 Kings

Chapter 19

Elijah Flees from Jezebel

Elijah flees from Jezebel after she threatens his life.

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1 Kings

Chapter 21

Naboth's Vineyard

Ahab wants Naboth's vineyard and Jezebel arranges for him to be falsely accused and executed.

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2 Kings

Chapter 9

Jehu Anointed King of Israel

Jehu is anointed king of Israel by one of the sons of the prophet Elisha.

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Revelation

Chapter 2

Letters to the Church of Ephesus

This chapter contains a letter from Christ to the church of Ephesus, commending them for their hard work and perseveranc...

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