# Jezreel #

## Definition: ##

Jezreel was the name of an important Israelite city in the territory of the Issachar tribe, located southwest of the Salt Sea.

* 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.
* Many other significant events happened in this city, including several battles.



## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 04:11-14](en/tn/1ki/help/04/11)
* [1 Samuel 25:43-44](en/tn/1sa/help/25/43)
* [2 Kings 08:28-29](en/tn/2ki/help/08/28)
* [2 Samuel 02:1-3](en/tn/2sa/help/02/01)
* [Judges 06:33](en/tn/jdg/help/06/33)