Bible Dictionary
Jezreel, Blood of
The blood of Jezreel refers to the murders committed there, especially the shedding of Naboth’s blood and the violent judgment executed against Ahab’s house. Hosea uses the phrase in announcing divine reckoning.
Definition
The blood of Jezreel refers to the bloodshed committed at Jezreel, including the murder associated with Ahab and the violent judgment executed by Jehu against Ahab’s house.
Biblical Usage
Hosea uses the expression in announcing that God would reckon with the bloodshed of Jezreel. The references connect it with the killing of the Lord’s prophets and with the judgment on Ahab’s house.
Historical Background
The phrase recalls the events surrounding Jezreel, especially the violence involving Ahab, Naboth, Jezebel, and Jehu.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The murder perpetrated here by Ahab and Jehu (Hos. 1:4; comp. 1 Kings 18:4; 2 Kings 9:6-10).