1 Kings 21:23 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

The LORD also spoke about Jezebel, saying, 'The dogs will eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is pronouncing judgment on Queen Jezebel, declaring that she will meet a shameful death in the city of Jezreel.

📚 Historical Context

This prophecy was given through the prophet Elijah after Jezebel orchestrated the murder of Naboth to steal his vineyard for her husband King Ahab. Jezebel was a Phoenician princess who promoted Baal worship in Israel and violently persecuted God's prophets. This judgment was part of God's condemnation of Ahab's entire household for their wickedness.

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So they came back and told him what they found. And he said, 'This is exactly what the LORD said would happen through his servant Elijah from Tishbe: In the territory of Jezreel, dogs will eat Jezebel's body.'

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And Jezebel's dead body will be like manure scattered across the field in the area of Jezreel, so that no one will be able to say, 'This is Jezebel.'

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