Jeezerites
Culture & SocietyWhat is the meaning of Jeezerites in the Bible?
The term 'Jeezerites' is not a standard biblical designation for the followers of Jezebel. The followers of Queen Jezebel, a Phoenician princess who married King Ahab of Israel and promoted the worship of Baal within the northern kingdom, are typically referred to as prophets of Baal or adherents of Ba'alism.
SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing the Jeezerites illuminates the deep religious divisions depicted in the books of Kings, highlighting the clash between the traditional worship of Yahweh and the state-sanctioned polytheism established by Ahab's royal court.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.