Ahab
See also Jezebel
In the Old Testament, one of the most wicked and powerful kings of northern Israel. He married Jezebel, a Sidonian princess, through whose influence the worship of Baal and Ashtaroth was established in Israel (1 Kgs. 16:29–33; 2 Kgs. 3:2) and an attempt was made to do away with the prophets and the worship of Jehovah (1 Kgs. 18:13).
- Reigned over Israel in Samaria twenty and two years:1 Kgs. 16:29; ( 1 Kgs. 16–22; )
- Did evil in the sight of the Lord above all that were before him:1 Kgs. 16:30;
- Was slain in battle:1 Kgs. 22:29–40;

