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King Ahab of Israel: Son of King Omri. Reigned from 740-720 BCE. Influenced by his nefarious Zidonite wife Jezebel, Ahab encouraged idol worship in his domain and persecuted the true prophets of G-d. Disregarding Joshua’s ban, he rebuilt the city of Jericho, for which he was admonished by Elijah the prophet and punished with a three-year drought. King Ben-Hadad of Aram twice attacked Israel, with an army much stronger than the Israelites’, yet Ahab miraculously defeated Ben-Hadad and forced him to return the Israelite territory which his father had conquered. When Ben-Hadad refused to give back the city of Ramoth-Gilead, Ahab joined forces with King Jehoshaphat of Judah to force the Aramites’ compliance. Ahab was killed in battle and succeeded by his son, Ahaziah. For his many sins and his cooperation with his wife’s depraved schemes, his entire household was ultimately destroyed, as Elijah prophesied.
Jehoshaphat's Prosperous Reign, Jehoshaphat's Military and Political Strength, Jehoshaphat's Alliance with Ahab, Jehoshaphat's Further Exploits
Ahab allied with Jehoshaphat to fight Syria. The prophet Micaiah predicted disaster, but Ahab went to war in disguise. An arrow killed him, and dogs licked his blood.
Ahab took possession of Naboth's vineyard after Jezebel had Naboth murdered. Elijah warned Ahab that dogs would lick his blood and his house would be ruined.
Benhadad besieged Samaria. Ahab rejected his demands. A prophet promised victory, and the Syrians fled. A year later, Ahab completely vanquished them in Aphek.
Elijah warned Ahab of a drought. At G-d's command, he went to Cherith, then to a widow in Zarephath. He revived her son. Obadiah hid one hundred prophets.
A history of King Ahab's rule under the evil influence of Queen Jezebel, who spread the worship of Baal in Israel and persecuted the true prophets of G-d.
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A biblical history of the Jews
After the death of Solomon, ten of the twelve tribes refuse to accept his son Rehoboam as their king. Jeroboam leads a revolt, and establishes his capital in Shechem. The kingdom then splits off into two entities, Israel in the north and Judah in the sout...
Elijah challenged Baal's prophets on Mount Carmel. G-d answered by fire. The famine ended. Elijah fled Jezebel to Horeb, and Elisha followed him.
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