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What Does the Bible Say About Jezebel?

28 Scripture references with full text and commentary

Understanding Jezebel in the Bible

Discover 19 powerful Bible verses about jezebel. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential old testament history topic.

28
Total Verses
24
Old Testament
4
New Testament

Top 10 Verses About Jezebel

  1. 1
    1 Kings 19:1
    And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
    KJV
  2. 2
    1 Kings 19:2
    Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.
    KJV
  3. 3
    1 Kings 19:3
    And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.
    KJV
  4. 4
    1 Kings 21:5
    But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?
    KJV
  5. 5
    1 Kings 21:6
    And he said unto her, Because I spake unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and said unto him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it please thee, I will give thee another vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give thee my vineyard.
    KJV
  6. 6
    1 Kings 21:7
    And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.
    KJV
  7. 7
    1 Kings 21:8
    So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth.
    KJV
  8. 8
    1 Kings 21:9
    And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people: on high: Heb. in the top of the people
    KJV
  9. 9
    1 Kings 21:10
    And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.
    KJV
  10. 10
    1 Kings 21:11
    And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent unto them.
    KJV

Subtopics of Jezebel

the jezebel spirit
Daughter of Ethbaal, a Zidonian, and wife of Ahab
Was an idolatress and persecuted the prophets of
Vowed to kill Elijah
Wickedly accomplishes the death of Naboth
Death of, foretold
Death of, at the hand of Jehu
FIGURATIVE
Figurative
Was an idolatress and persecuted the prophets of God

Old Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Jezebel? (24 Verses)

And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword.
Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time.
And when he saw that, he arose, and went for his life, and came to Beersheba, which belongeth to Judah, and left his servant there.
But Jezebel his wife came to him, and said unto him, Why is thy spirit so sad, that thou eatest no bread?
And he said unto her, Because I spake unto Naboth the Jezreelite, and said unto him, Give me thy vineyard for money; or else, if it please thee, I will give thee another vineyard for it: and he answered, I will not give thee my vineyard.
And Jezebel his wife said unto him, Dost thou now govern the kingdom of Israel? arise, and eat bread, and let thine heart be merry: I will give thee the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite.
So she wrote letters in Ahab's name, and sealed them with his seal, and sent the letters unto the elders and to the nobles that were in his city, dwelling with Naboth.
And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people: on high: Heb. in the top of the people
And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.
And the men of his city, even the elders and the nobles who were the inhabitants in his city, did as Jezebel had sent unto them, and as it was written in the letters which she had sent unto them.
They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
And there came in two men, children of Belial, and sat before him: and the men of Belial witnessed against him, even against Naboth, in the presence of the people, saying, Naboth did blaspheme God and the king. Then they carried him forth out of the city, and stoned him with stones, that he died.
Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead.
And it came to pass, when Jezebel heard that Naboth was stoned, and was dead, that Jezebel said to Ahab, Arise, take possession of the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which he refused to give thee for money: for Naboth is not alive, but dead.
And it came to pass, when Ahab heard that Naboth was dead, that Ahab rose up to go down to the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, to take possession of it.
And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window. painted: Heb. put her eyes in painting
And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master?
And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And there looked out to him two or three eunuchs. eunuchs: or, chamberlains
And he said, Throw her down. So they threw her down: and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall, and on the horses: and he trode her under foot.
And when he was come in, he did eat and drink, and said, Go, see now this cursed woman, and bury her: for she is a king's daughter.
And they went to bury her: but they found no more of her than the skull, and the feet, and the palms of her hands.
Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This is the word of the LORD, which he spake by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel: by: Heb. by the hand of
And the carcase of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the face of the field in the portion of Jezreel; so that they shall not say, This is Jezebel.
And I will cut off witchcrafts out of thine hand; and thou shalt have no more soothsayers:

New Testament: What Does the Bible Say About Jezebel? (4 Verses)

Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

How to Study What the Bible Says About Jezebel

  1. 1

    Begin by reading through every verse listed on this page, noting which ones speak most directly to your current season of life. Write them down and revisit them throughout the week.

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    Use a concordance or the search tools on this site to find additional passages about jezebel. Look for patterns across both the Old and New Testaments to gain a complete picture of what God reveals on this subject.

  3. 3

    Study the context of each verse. Read the surrounding chapter to understand who was speaking, who the audience was, and what circumstances prompted the passage. Context prevents misapplication.

  4. 4

    Memorise at least one key verse about jezebel and meditate on it daily. Scripture memory transforms thinking and equips you to apply God's Word in real-time situations.

Practical Application

Studying what the Bible says about jezebel is only the beginning. Scripture is meant to be lived out in daily obedience and faith. Here are practical steps to apply these truths:

  • Identify one area of your life where the biblical teaching on jezebel needs to be applied more consistently. Write a specific, actionable step you can take this week.

  • Share what you have learned about jezebel with a fellow believer or in a small group setting. Teaching others solidifies your own understanding and encourages mutual growth.

  • Pray through the key verses about jezebel, asking God to reveal how His Word applies to your relationships, decisions, and daily habits.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bible say about jezebel?
Discover 19 powerful Bible verses about jezebel. Study what Scripture teaches about this essential old testament history topic. The Bible contains 28 key verses about jezebel spanning both Old and New Testaments.
How many Bible verses about jezebel are there?
There are 28 key Bible verses about jezebel compiled in this study guide, drawn from books across both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the best verse about jezebel?
One of the most well-known and frequently cited verses about jezebel is 1 Kings 19:1 — "And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and withal how he had slain all the prophets with the sword."
Where in the Bible does it talk about jezebel?
Jezebel is discussed throughout the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. You can find 28 references to this topic across multiple books including the Psalms, Proverbs, the Gospels, and the Epistles.

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