1 Kings 21:23

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

"And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel." - 1 Kings 21:23
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What does 1 Kings 21:23 mean?

1 Kings 21:23 (KJV) - "And of Jezebel also spake the Lord, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel." This verse comes from the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, and is part of the prophecy given to King Ahab by the prophet Elijah. The context of this verse…

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The Fate of Jezebel: A Lesson in Justice and Divine Retribution

In 1 Kings 21:23, we read a stark proclamation by God against one of the most notorious figures in Scripture: "And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel." This verse encapsulates the ultimate fate of Jezebel, a powerful and…

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A Prayer for Justice and Conscience: Reflecting on 1 Kings 21:23

O Sovereign Lord, Creator of Heaven and Earth, we humbly come before You this day, acknowledging Your sovereign power and justice that reigns over all creation. As we reflect upon the words spoken concerning Jezebel in 1 Kings 21:23, where it is written, "And of Jezebel also…

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1 Kings 21:23 - "And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel."
2 Kings 21:23 - "¶ And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house."
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2 Kings 23:21 - "¶ And the king commanded all the people, saying, Keep the passover unto the LORD your God, as it is written in the book of this covenant."
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1 Kings 10:23 - "So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom."
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1 Kings 21:14 - "Then they sent to Jezebel, saying, Naboth is stoned, and is dead."
2 Kings 23:1 - "And the king sent, and they gathered unto him all the elders of Judah and of Jerusalem."
1 Chronicles 23:21 - "¶ The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish."
1 Samuel 23:21 - "And Saul said, Blessed be ye of the LORD; for ye have compassion on me."
1 Kings 21:28 - "And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,"
1 Kings 21:17 - "¶ And the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying,"
"¶ And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house." - 2 Kings 21:23
1 Kings 21:12 - "They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people."
1 Kings 21:1 - "And it came to pass after these things, that Naboth the Jezreelite had a vineyard, which was in Jezreel, hard by the palace of Ahab king of Samaria."
1 Kings 20:21 - "And the king of Israel went out, and smote the horses and chariots, and slew the Syrians with a great slaughter."
"So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth for riches and for wisdom." - 1 Kings 10:23
1 Kings 22:21 - "And there came forth a spirit, and stood before the LORD, and said, I will persuade him."
1 Kings 1:23 - "And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet. And when he was come in before the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground."
1 Kings 2:21 - "And she said, Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah thy brother to wife."