Category:Jezebel (subject)

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According to Jewish traditions, Jezebel was a Phoenician princess and the wife of king Ahab of Israel.

Overview

The Jewish tradition blames Jezebel for inciting her husband Ahab to sin and worship idols. Jezebel opposed Elijah and promoted the cult of Baal.

When Jehu sized power, he ordered to push her out of a window and kill her.

Jezebel in ancient sources

• See Jezebel (sources) -- survey of ancient sources

Jezebel in literature & the arts

Jezebel has received numerous representations in the arts and has become quite famous in popular culture as a symbol of sex, intrigue and seductiveness.

• See Jezebel (arts) -- survey of fictional works

Jezebel in scholarship

• See Jezebel (research) -- survey of scholarly works

External links

• Wikipedia