Introduction:
Jezebel is one of the most infamous women in the Bible, known for her idolatry, manipulation, and opposition to the prophets of Yahweh. Her account is primarily found in the books of 1 Kings and 2 Kings. As the wife of King Ahab of Israel, Jezebel's influence led to significant religious and moral decline in the northern kingdom.

Background and Marriage to Ahab:
Jezebel was the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians, and a priest of Baal. Her marriage to Ahab, king of Israel, was likely a political alliance that brought with it the introduction and promotion of Baal worship in Israel. This union is described in 1 Kings 16:31: "And as if it were a trivial thing for Ahab to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he married Jezebel, the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he proceeded to serve and worship Baal."

Promotion of Idolatry:
Jezebel's influence over Ahab and Israel was profound, as she actively promoted the worship of Baal and Asherah, leading to the persecution of Yahweh's prophets. She is credited with the establishment of Baal worship as a state religion, which included the construction of a temple and altar for Baal in Samaria (1 Kings 16:32-33). Her actions directly opposed the worship of Yahweh and led to a spiritual crisis in Israel.

Conflict with Elijah:
Jezebel's most notable adversary was the prophet Elijah. After Elijah's victory over the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel, where God demonstrated His power by consuming Elijah's sacrifice with fire from heaven (1 Kings 18:38), Jezebel vowed to kill Elijah, forcing him to flee for his life (1 Kings 19:1-3). Her relentless pursuit of Elijah exemplifies her determination to eradicate the worship of Yahweh.

Naboth's Vineyard:
Jezebel's manipulation and ruthlessness are further illustrated in the account of Naboth's vineyard. When Naboth refused to sell his vineyard to Ahab, Jezebel orchestrated a scheme to falsely accuse Naboth of blasphemy, leading to his execution. This allowed Ahab to seize the vineyard (1 Kings 21:1-16). Jezebel's actions here demonstrate her disregard for justice and the sanctity of God's law.

Prophetic Judgment and Death:
Jezebel's life and actions brought about prophetic condemnation. Elijah prophesied that dogs would devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel (1 Kings 21:23). This prophecy was fulfilled when Jehu, anointed as king to execute judgment on Ahab's house, confronted Jezebel. She was thrown from a window, and her body was consumed by dogs, leaving only her skull, feet, and hands (2 Kings 9:30-37).

Legacy:
Jezebel's legacy is one of idolatry, manipulation, and defiance against God. Her name has become synonymous with wickedness and immorality. In Revelation 2:20, the name Jezebel is used symbolically to describe a false prophetess who leads others into idolatry and immorality, further cementing her reputation as a symbol of spiritual corruption.

Conclusion:
Jezebel's account serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of idolatry and the consequences of turning away from God. Her life and actions had a lasting impact on Israel and continue to be a subject of study and reflection for their moral and spiritual implications.Jez'ebel (19 Occurrences)

Revelation 2:20
But I have against thee a few things: That thou dost suffer the woman Jezebel, who is calling herself a prophetess, to teach, and to lead astray, my servants to commit whoredom, and idol-sacrifices to eat;
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1 Kings 16:31
And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took to wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians, and went and served Baal, and worshipped him.
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1 Kings 18:4
for it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took a hundred prophets, and hid them fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.--
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1 Kings 18:13
Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid a hundred men of the LORD'S prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?
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1 Kings 19:1
And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
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1 Kings 19:2
Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying: 'So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to-morrow about this time.'
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1 Kings 21:5
But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him: 'Why is thy spirit so sullen, that thou eatest no bread?'
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1 Kings 21:7
And Jezebel his wife said unto him: 'Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thy heart be merry; I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.'
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1 Kings 21:11
And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who dwelt in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, according as it was written in the letters which she had sent unto them.
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1 Kings 21:14
Then they sent to Jezebel, saying: 'Naboth is stoned, and is dead.'
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1 Kings 21:15
And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab: 'Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money; for Naboth is not alive, but dead.'
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1 Kings 21:23
And of Jezebel also spoke the LORD, saying: The dogs shall eat Jezebel in the moat of Jezreel.
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1 Kings 21:25
But there was none like unto Ahab, who did give himself over to do that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.
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2 Kings 9:7
And thou shalt smite the house of Ahab thy master, that I may avenge the blood of My servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of the LORD, at the hand of Jezebel.
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2 Kings 9:10
And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her.' And he opened the door, and fled.
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2 Kings 9:22
And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said: 'Is it peace, Jehu?' And he answered: 'What peace, so long as the harlotries of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many?'
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2 Kings 9:30
And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her eyes, and attired her head, and looked out at the window.
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2 Kings 9:36
Wherefore they came back, and told him. And he said: 'This is the word of the LORD, which He spoke by His servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying: In the portion of Jezreel shall the dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel;
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2 Kings 9:37
and the carcass of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the face of the field in the portion of Jezreel; so that they shall not say: This is Jezebel.'
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