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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 · other/elijah · other/issachar · other/jezebel · other/palace · other/saltsea)