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Jezreel is a fertile valley in north-central Israel.
The murders Jehu committed at Jezreel are described in 2 Kings 9–10.
This section describes a small part of the prophet's life, focusing on his troubled marriage. It highlights God's difficult relationship with Israel, his chosen people.
Events
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Jehu: Son of Jehoshaphat, king of Israel, destroyed Ahab's dynasty Jezreel: A symbolic name given to Hosea's son
Places
Jezreel: A city in Issachar, associated with Ahab and Jezebel
Glossary
Ammi Bloodguilt Covenant Gomer Hosea, Book of Jehu Jezreel (Person) Marriage, Marriage Customs Mercy
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Children were Named: Often by God Homicide: Felonious, or Murder Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel: Prophecies Concerning Jezreel: A City of the Tribe of Issachar: Prophecies Concerning Jezreel: Figurative of the Northern Kingdom of Israel Murder: God: Will Avenge Name: Symbolical Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Captivity, Famine, and Judgments Prophets: Frequently in Their Actions Were Made Signs to the People Symbols and Similitudes: Marrying a Whore