Who was Jezreel?

Prophet's son in Hosea.

The story of Jezreel

Jezreel - The position held by Jezreel was "a city in Israel."
Jezreel - The position held by Jezreel was "a city in Israel."
The position held by Jezreel was "a city in Israel."

Jezreel was a biblical figure mentioned in the Old Testament. He was the son of Hiel, a man from Bethel, and the grandson of Benjamin. He was the father of two sons, Ishmael and Jehozabad. He is best known for being the first person to rebuild Jericho after it was destroyed by Joshua. Jezreel was a man of great faith and courage. He was willing to risk his life to rebuild the city of Jericho, despite the warnings of the Lord. He was also a man of great wisdom, as he was able to discern the will of God and follow it. Jezreel is remembered for his courage and faith in the Lord. He is an example of how one can be obedient to God, even in the face of danger. He is also remembered for his wisdom and discernment, as he was able to understand the will of God and follow it. He is an example of how one can be faithful to God, even when it is difficult.

Name meaning

God sows

Name origin

Hebrew

Role

The position held by Jezreel was "a city in Israel."

First mention

Joshua 15:56

Appearances in the Bible

44 mentions

Family

Relatives of Jezreel

Jezreel in the Bible

Explore all 22 chapters where Jezreel appears

Joshua

Chapter 15

The Inheritance of Judah

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Judah.

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Joshua

Chapter 17

Manasseh's Territory

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribes of Manasseh and Benjamin.

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Joshua

Chapter 19

Tribal Allotments Complete

Joshua allocates the land of Canaan by lot to the tribe of Simeon.

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Judges

Chapter 6

Gideon's Call

The Israelites are oppressed by the Midianites, and God raises up Gideon to deliver them.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 25

Death of Samuel

Samuel dies, and David mourns his loss.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 27

David Joins the Philistines

David joins forces with the Philistines, but is met with suspicion by their leaders.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 29

David Rejected by the Philistines

The Philistines reject David as an ally and send him back to the Israelites.

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1 Samuel

Chapter 30

David's Victory Over the Amalekites

David leads his men in a victorious battle against the Amalekites, rescuing their families and possessions.

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2 Samuel

Chapter 2

David's Victory Over the House of Saul

David defeats the remnants of Saul's family and consolidates his rule over all of Israel.

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2 Samuel

Chapter 3

The Rise of Absalom

Absalom, David's son, begins to rebel against his father and gains a following.

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2 Samuel

Chapter 4

Death of Ish-bosheth

Ish-bosheth, Saul's son and rival to David's rule, is murdered, solidifying David's reign.

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1 Kings

Chapter 4

Solomon's Administrative Wisdom

Solomon sets up a wise and efficient system of administration, benefiting Israel.

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1 Kings

Chapter 18

Elijah Confronts Ahab and Baal

Elijah confronts Ahab and the prophets of Baal in a dramatic showdown on Mount Carmel.

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1 Kings

Chapter 21

Naboth's Vineyard

Ahab wants Naboth's vineyard and Jezebel arranges for him to be falsely accused and executed.

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2 Kings

Chapter 8

Jehoram's Reign and Death in Israel

Jehoram becomes king of Israel and leads the people into idolatry, eventually dying a painful death.

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2 Kings

Chapter 9

Jehu Anointed King of Israel

Jehu is anointed king of Israel by one of the sons of the prophet Elisha.

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2 Kings

Chapter 10

Jehu's Purge of the House of Ahab

Jehu carries out a violent purge of the house of Ahab, eliminating all the remaining members of the dynasty.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 3

Sons of David

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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1 Chronicles

Chapter 4

Descendants of Judah and Simeon

A genealogy of each of the twelve tribes of Israel, detailing their family lineages and populations.

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2 Chronicles

Chapter 22

Athaliah's Usurpation

The narrative unfolds the turbulent period of Athaliah's usurpation, highlighting the struggles faced by the legitimate ...

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Hosea

Chapter 1

Hosea's Marriage to a Prostitute

God commands Hosea to marry a prostitute, Gomer, as a symbol of Israel's unfaithfulness to God.

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Hosea

Chapter 2

Israel's Unfaithfulness

God accuses Israel of being unfaithful to Him and of breaking their covenant.

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