Sound Familiar?

He was a weak-willed, vacillating, milquetoast figure who stood for nothing but his own self-interest. His positions changed depending on who stood before him. And usually the one who stood before him was his wife who manipulated him and the government.

She was a highly motivated, politically directed feminist who knew how to use her position for personal gain. There was no doubt about it. She was the brains of the duo and as hard as nails. Her ambition was never satisfied.

Their greed was finally exposed to the nation through a mismanaged, fraudulent, real estate deal. Her fingerprints were on the incriminating government documents. At least one man died because he knew too much. But even then, she was so feared that no one dared ask too many questions

Sound familiar? Their names were Ahab and Jezebel. They ruled as King and Queen of Israel 2,300 years ago. (1st Kings 16:31) They wove such a web of witchcraft that the entire nation became corrupt. Government officials lied about one another, people were falsely charged and sentenced. Justice was perverted. Many were executed.

Jezebel was the daughter of Ethbaal, King of Sidonians, and the wife of King Ahab of Israel. King Ahab was the 7th King of Israel. He reigned 22 years (871-852 BC). He was the son of Omri.