Jehu’s anointing sets in motion justice promised years earlier. At Naboth’s field and Jezreel’s window, God’s word proves exact and His peace tied to truth.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Jehu’s anointing sets in motion justice promised years earlier. At Naboth’s field and Jezreel’s window, God’s word proves exact and His peace tied to truth.
Naboth’s refusal honors God’s design for inheritance. Jezebel’s sham fast exposes weaponized piety, and Elijah’s word brings judgment with a surprising delay for humbled Ahab.
After Carmel’s fire, Elijah meets God in a whisper at Horeb. The Lord restores his servant, preserves a remnant, and sends him back on mission.
Elijah confronts Baal’s prophets on Mount Carmel and the Lord answers by fire, then by rain. The chapter calls wavering hearts back to exclusive worship and persevering prayer.
Elijah’s word shuts the sky, yet God opens a brook, a jar, and a grave. In 1 Kings 17, quiet mercies in hidden rooms prove that the Lord alone gives life.
Kings change but God’s word stands. 1 Kings 16 traces Baasha to Ahab, showing how trivialized sin becomes policy—and how the Lord still directs history toward hope.
The Phoenicians, renowned for their trade, shipbuilding, and influence, played a significant role in biblical history. While they contributed to Israel’s economy and architecture, their pride and idolatry ultimately led to divine judgment.
In Revelation 2:18-29, Jesus addresses the church in Thyatira, and among His rebukes is a stern warning about a woman referred to as “Jezebel.” The text states, “Nevertheless, I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet.