1 Kings 21:25 · KJV

"But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up."

King James Version

Passage Context

²³And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.

²⁴Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.

²⁵But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.

²⁶And he did very abominably in following idols, according to all things as did the Amorites, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.

²⁷And it came to pass, when Ahab heard those words, that he rent his clothes, and put sackcloth upon his flesh, and fasted, and lay in sackcloth, and went softly.

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Reflection Questions

How does Ahab's willingness to do evil challenge your understanding of integrity?

What does Jezebel's influence on Ahab reveal about the impact of relationships on our choices?

When have you felt pressured to compromise your values for others?

Life Application

integrity

Consider how to stand firm in your values despite external pressures.

relationships

Evaluate the influences in your life and their impact on your decisions.

People in This Verse

AhabOT

Ahab was the king of Israel known for his marriage to Jezebel and for leading Israel into idolatry. His reign was marked by conflict with the prophets of Yahweh.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:30

JezebelOT

Jezebel was the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Zidonians, and became infamous for promoting Baal worship in Israel. Her marriage to Ahab had profound implications for Israel's religious landscape.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:31

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