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# Jezreel #
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## Definition: ##
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Jezreel was the name of an important Israelite city in the territory of the Issachar tribe, located southwest of the Salt Sea.
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* The city of Jezreel is one of the western points in the Plain of Megiddo, which is also called the "Valley of Jezreel."
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* Several kings of Israel had their palaces in the city of Jezreel.
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* Naboth's vineyard was located near King Ahab's palace in Jezreel. The prophet Elijah prophesied against Ahab there.
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* Ahab's evil wife Jezebel was killed in Jezreel.
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* Many other significant events happened in this city, including several battles.
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## Bible References: ##
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* [1 Kings 04:11-14](en/tn/1ki/help/04/11)
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* [1 Samuel 25:43-44](en/tn/1sa/help/25/43)
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* [2 Kings 08:28-29](en/tn/2ki/help/08/28)
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* [2 Samuel 02:1-3](en/tn/2sa/help/02/01)
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* [Judges 06:33](en/tn/jdg/help/06/33)
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