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Of Jezebel also spoke Yahweh, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the rampart of Jezreel.

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Jezebel's Personal Judgment

Commentators highlight that this is a special prophecy directed specifically at Jezebel, underscoring her personal and profound guilt, which was considered at least equal to her husband Ahab's. This demonstrates that God's justice is personal and holds individuals accountable for their specific actions.

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1 Kings

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Kings 21:23

18th Century

Theologian

And of Jezebel also spoke the Lord, saying - These are not the words of Elijah, but of the writer, who notes a special prophecy against Jeze…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Kings 21:21–24

19th Century

Bishop

Behold, I will bring evil. —Distinct from that message of personal judgment is the doom of utter destruction pronounced o…

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Kings 21:23

17th Century

Pastor

And of Jezebel also spoke the Lord
To Elijah, and by him:

saying, the dogs shall eat Jezebel by t…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Kings 21:17–29

17th Century

Minister

Blessed Paul complains that he was sold under sin (Romans 7:14), as a poor captive against his will. But Ahab was willing. He …