# 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.

(See also: [ahab](../other/ahab.md) **·** [elijah](../other/elijah.md) **·** [issachar](../other/issachar.md) **·** [jezebel](../other/jezebel.md) **·** [palace](../other/palace.md) **·** [saltsea](../other/saltsea.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [1 Kings 04:11-14](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ki/04/11)
* [1 Samuel 25:43-44](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1sa/25/43)
* [2 Kings 08:28-29](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2ki/08/28)
* [2 Samuel 02:1-3](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/2sa/02/01)
* [Judges 06:33](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/jdg/06/33)