Jezebel

AncientEmperorIsrael-880 — -843

Phoenician queen who promoted Baal worship, thrown from window.

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Quick Facts

Born

880 BCE

Died

843 BCE

Country

Israel

Era

Ancient

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)33

Political (20%)41

Influence (20%)46

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)48

Strategy (15%)52

Total Score42.5

Jezebel — Complete Timeline

870 BC

Promotion of Baal Worship in IsraelCultural◆ Major

Jezebel used her influence as queen to promote the worship of Baal-Melqart, supporting 450 prophets of Baal and 400 prophets of Asherah at her table. She persecuted the prophets of Yahweh, including ordering Elijah's death.

Baal WorshipPersecutionElijah

Impact: nationaldestructive

855 BC

Seizure of Naboth's VineyardPolitical Action◆ Major

Jezebel orchestrated the false accusation and execution of Naboth to seize his vineyard for Ahab. She wrote letters in Ahab's name, using the king's seal, to have Naboth stoned. This act was condemned by Elijah as murder and theft.

InjusticeMurderNaboth

destructive

843 BC

Death by DefenestrationPolitical Action◆ Major

During Jehu's coup, Jezebel was thrown from a window by her own eunuchs at Jehu's command. Her body was trampled by horses and eaten by dogs, fulfilling Elijah's prophecy that she would die a violent death at Jezreel.

DeathJehuProphecy

Impact: nationaltragic