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Jezebel

A queen from Sidon who brought Baal to Israel and used power without fear of God.

The story

1. Bringing Baal 1 Kings 16:31-33

   She marries Ahab and Baal worship floods Israel.

2. Killing prophets 1 Kings 18:4, 13

   She cuts off the prophets of the LORD.

3. One message 1 Kings 19:1-3

   After Carmel she vows to kill Elijah, and he flees.

4. Naboth's vineyard 1 Kings 21:5-16

   She has Naboth falsely accused and stoned to get his vineyard.

5. The window 2 Kings 9:30-37

   She painted her eyes and taunted Jehu, and was thrown down.

Key verses

“Do you now govern Israel?” 1 Kings 21:7 (ESV)

Read together: 1 Kings 16:31-33 · 1 Kings 18:4, 13 · 1 Kings 19:1-3 · 1 Kings 21:5-16 · 2 Kings 9:30-37

Questions to sit with

1. Jezebel asked, Do you now govern Israel? Where are you tempted to use power to get your way?
2. Jesus gave even a Jezebel time to repent. Who have you decided is beyond God's patience?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.