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Where is Jezreel in the Bible?

Jezreel was a prominent city in the Jezreel Valley, located in the territory of Issachar (Joshua 19:18). Jezreel appears in 24 verses across 7 books of the Bible.

The Bible uses the name Jezreel for 2 different places. All 2 are below, each with its own passages.

Jezreel in 2 Kings

Jezreel was a prominent city in the Jezreel Valley, located in the territory of Issachar (Joshua 19:18). It served as one of the royal residences of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel (1Ki.21.1). The city is best known for its association with the vineyard of Naboth, which Ahab coveted and acquired through Jezebel's scheming, leading to the prophecy of their downfall (1Kings 21). Jezreel was also the scene of Jehu's coup against the house of Ahab, where he killed Joram (Ahab's son) and Jezebel (2Kings 9). The name "Jezreel" is used symbolically in the Book of Hosea to represent God's judgment on the house of Jehu for the bloodshed at Jezreel (Hosea 1:4) and the future restoration of Israel (Hosea 1:11). The city was a significant administrative center during the reigns of the kings of Israel and was known for its strategic location and fertile surroundings.

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Jezreel in 1 Samuel

Jezreel was a town located in the hill country of Judah (Joshua 15:56). It is primarily mentioned in connection with Ahinoam, one of David's wives, who was from Jezreel (1Sa.25.43). Ahinoam was with David during his time in Ziklag, where he sought refuge from King Saul (1Sa.27.3). She was also one of the two wives taken captive by the Amalekites when they raided Ziklag, but David pursued the raiders and rescued her (1Sa.30.5). After Saul's death, Ahinoam went with David to Hebron, where he was anointed king over Judah (2Sa.2.2). She bore David's firstborn son, Amnon, in Hebron (2Sa.3.2). This Jezreel should not be confused with the more prominent city of Jezreel in the Jezreel Valley, associated with the kings of Israel.

4 verses: 1 Samuel 25:43, 1 Samuel 29:1, 1 Samuel 29:11, Joshua 15:56

Definition text: STEPBible · Tyndale House Cambridge. Licensed CC BY 4.0. Lightly edited for length and formatting.

Where does Jezreel appear in the Bible?

Jezreel is referenced in 24 verses across 7 books. Every passage below is about this one, not just every verse the word turns up in.

2 Kings 111 Kings 41 Samuel 3Hosea 2Joshua 22 Chronicles 12 Samuel 1

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What else appears in these passages?

These turn up in the same passages as Jezreel.

JezebelAhabJoramJehuHazaelElijah

Common questions

How many people in the Bible are called Jezreel?

Jezreel refers to 2 different places in the Bible: Jezreel in 2 Kings; Jezreel in 1 Samuel.

How many times does the Bible mention Jezreel?

Jezreel appears in 24 verses across 7 books, most often in 2 Kings, which accounts for 11 of them.

Which books of the Bible mention Jezreel?

2 Kings, 1 Kings, 1 Samuel, Hosea, Joshua, 2 Chronicles, 2 Samuel.

Where can I read every verse about Jezreel?

This page lists 20 of them. Protos carries all 24, and opens this entry on the verse you are reading rather than in a separate tab.

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