Jezreel, Jezreelite

Definition

Jezreel was an important Israelite city in the territory of the Issachar tribe, located southwest of the Salt Sea. The name means "God scatters."

• The city of Jezreel is one of the western points in the Plain of Megiddo, which is also called the “Valley of Jezreel.”
• Several kings of Israel had their palaces in the city of Jezreel.
• Naboth’s vineyard was located near King Ahab’s palace in Jezreel. The prophet Elijah prophesied against Ahab there.
• Ahab’s evil wife Jezebel was killed in Jezreel.
• Jehu slaughtered Joram king of Israel, Ahaziah king of Judah, their families, and their supporters at Jezreel.
• Many other significant events happened in this city, including several battles.

(See also: Ahab, Elijah, Issachar, Jezebel, palace, Salt Sea)

Bible References

• 1 Kings 4:12
• 1 Samuel 25:43-44
• 2 Kings 8:28-29
• 2 Kings 9:30
• 2 Samuel 2:1-3
• Judges 6:33
• Hosea 1:4

Word Data

• Strong’s: H3157, H3158, H3159