# Jezreel, Jezreelite # ## Definition: ## Jezreel was 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. (See also: [Ahab](../names/ahab.md), [Elijah](../names/elijah.md), [Issachar](../names/issachar.md), [Jezebel](../names/jezebel.md), [palace](../other/palace.md), [Salt Sea](../names/saltsea.md)) ## Bible References: ## * [1 Kings 4:12](rc://en/tn/help/1ki/04/12) * [1 Samuel 25:43-44](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/25/43) * [2 Kings 08:28-29](rc://en/tn/help/2ki/08/28) * [2 Samuel 2:9](rc://en/tn/help/2sa/02/09) * [Judges 06:33](rc://en/tn/help/jdg/06/33) ## Word Data: ## * Strong's: H3157, H3158, H3159