Jezebel
PeopleWhat is the meaning of Jezebel in the Bible?
Jezebel, daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Phoenicians, was queen of Ahab, king of Northern Israel. She was involved in a policy of making alliances with other states and was known for her persecution of Yahweh's prophets and her plot against Naboth.
SIGNIFICANCE
Jezebel is significant as an example of the corrupting influence of foreign worship and the consequences of disobedience to God's laws.
Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide
Genealogy & Community Insight: When reading, notice how the lineage and actions of Jezebel reveal God's preservation of family clans and community records across generations.
Bible Study Reflection Prompts:
- Why did the biblical author mention Jezebel in this passage?
- What cultural or historical assumption does Jezebel clarify?
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.
How to Cite This Entry
"Jezebel." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jezebel/