Topical Encyclopedia Jezebel, the infamous queen of Israel, met her demise in a dramatic and divinely orchestrated event as recorded in the Second Book of Kings. Her death marked the fulfillment of prophetic judgment against her for her idolatry, immorality, and persecution of God's prophets.Background Jezebel was the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians, and became the wife of Ahab, king of Israel. Her marriage to Ahab introduced the worship of Baal into Israel, leading the nation into idolatry and apostasy. Jezebel's influence was marked by her ruthless actions, including the persecution and murder of the prophets of Yahweh, most notably the orchestrated execution of Naboth to seize his vineyard for Ahab (1 Kings 21). Prophetic Judgment The prophet Elijah pronounced God's judgment upon Jezebel, declaring that she would be devoured by dogs by the wall of Jezreel (1 Kings 21:23). This prophecy underscored the severity of her sins and the certainty of divine retribution. Jehu's Anointing and Mission Jehu, a commander in the army of Israel, was anointed by a young prophet sent by Elisha to become king and execute judgment on the house of Ahab (2 Kings 9:1-13). Jehu's mission was to eradicate the influence of Ahab and Jezebel, fulfilling the word of the Lord spoken through Elijah. The Death of Jezebel As Jehu approached Jezreel, Jezebel, aware of his arrival, adorned herself and looked out of a window. She taunted Jehu, calling him "Zimri," a reference to a previous usurper who had killed his master (2 Kings 9:30-31). Jehu, undeterred, commanded the eunuchs attending her to throw her down from the window. They complied, and Jezebel was thrown from the window, her blood splattering on the wall and horses, and she was trampled underfoot (2 Kings 9:32-33). Fulfillment of Prophecy Jehu, after entering the city and eating and drinking, commanded that Jezebel be buried, recognizing her as a king's daughter. However, when they went to bury her, they found only her skull, feet, and hands, as dogs had devoured the rest of her body. This gruesome end fulfilled Elijah's prophecy: "On the plot of ground at Jezreel, dogs will devour Jezebel’s flesh" (2 Kings 9:36). Jezebel's death served as a stark reminder of the consequences of defying the God of Israel and leading His people into sin. Her demise was not only a personal judgment but also a pivotal moment in the purging of Baal worship from Israel, as Jehu continued his divinely appointed mission to cleanse the nation. Nave's Topical Index 2 Kings 9:30-37And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window. Nave's Topical Index Library Exile: Appeals for a Phinehas, and a Jehu: 1554 Elisha's Closing Ministry Elijah's Weakness, and Its Cube The Kingdom Op Judah. Impure Zeal The Fall of the House of Ahab Knox in the War of the Congregation: the Regent Attacked: Her ... Ahaziah The Second Part. Knox and Queen Mary (Continued), 1564-1567 Resources What is the Jezebel spirit? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the story of Ahab and Jezebel? | GotQuestions.org Who was Jezebel in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Jezebel: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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