Bible Dictionary
Jezreel, Portion of
The portion of Jezreel was the field adjoining the city. Naboth owned part of it, and Ahab desired it for a garden before Jezebel arranged Naboth’s death.
Definition
The portion of Jezreel was the field adjoining the city. It included the area associated with Naboth’s property and Ahab’s desire for a garden.
Biblical Usage
Naboth was stoned to death in this field, after which the judgment pronounced upon Ahab and Jezebel was fulfilled.
Historical Background
The field lay beside the royal domain and was close enough to Ahab’s residence to be desired as a garden of herbs.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
The field adjoining the city (2 Kings 9:10, 21, 36, 37). Here Naboth was stoned to death (1 Kings 21:13).