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Jezreel

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: ../other/ahab.md, ../other/elijah.md, ../other/issachar.md, ../other/jezebel.md, ../other/palace.md, ../other/saltsea.md)

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