Difference between revisions of "Jezreel"

From BiblePortal Wikipedia
(Created page with "Jezreel <ref name="term_5356" /> <p> ''''' jez´rḗ ''''' - ''''' el ''''' , ''''' jez´rēl ''''' ( יזרעאל , <i> ''''' yizre‛e'l ''''' </i> , "God soweth"): </p> <p...")
 
Line 1: Line 1:
Jezreel <ref name="term_5356" />  
== Fausset's Bible Dictionary <ref name="term_36186" /> ==
<p> ''''' jez´rḗ ''''' - ''''' el ''''' , ''''' jez´rēl ''''' ( יזרעאל , <i> ''''' yizre‛e'l ''''' </i> , "God soweth"): </p> <p> (1) A city on the border of the territory of [[Issachar]] ( Joshua 19:18 ). </p> <h4> 1. Territory: </h4> <p> It is named with [[Chesulloth]] and [[Shunem]] (modern <i> ''''' Iksāl ''''' </i> and <i> ''''' Sōlam ''''' </i> ). It remained loyal to the house of Saul, and is mentioned as part of the kingdom over which [[Abner]] set Ishbosheth ( 2 Samuel 2:9 ). From [[Jezreel]] came the tidings of Saul and Jonathan's death on Gilboa, which brought disaster to [[Mephibosheth]] ( 2 Samuel 4:4 ). The city plays no important part in the history till the time of Ahab. Attracted, doubtless, by the fine position and natural charms of the place, he made it one of his royal residences, building here a palace ( 1 Kings 21:1 ). This was evidently on the eastern wall; and the gate by which Jehu entered was over-looked by the quarters of [[Queen]] [[Jezebel]] ( 2 Kings 9:30 f). The royal favor naturally enhanced the dignity of the city, and "elders" and "nobles" of Jezreel are mentioned ( 1 Kings 21:8 , etc.). Under the influence of Jezebel, an institution for the worship of Baal was founded here, from which, probably, the men were drawn who figured in the memorable contest with [[Elijah]] on [[Carmel]] ( 2 Kings 10:11 ). "The tower in Jezreel" was part of the defenses of the city. It commanded a view of the approach up the valley from Beth-shean - the way followed by the hordes of the East, who, from time immemorial, came westward for the rich pasture of the plain ( 2 Kings 9:17 ). It was necessary also to keep constant watch, as the district East of the [[Jordan]] was always more unsettled than that on the West; and danger thence might appear at any moment. The garden of [[Naboth]] seems to have lain to the East of the city ( 2 Kings 9:21 ), near the royal domain, to which Ahab desired to add it as a garden of herbs ( 1 Kings 21:1 ff). See [[Naboth]] . This was the scene of the tragic meetings between Elijah and Ahab ( 1 Kings 21:17 ff), and between Jehu and [[Joram]] and [[Ahaziah]] ( 2 Kings 9:21 ). Joram had returned to Jezreel from Ramoth-gilead to be healed of his wounds ( 2 Kings 9:15 ). By the gateway the dogs devoured Jezebel's body ( 2 Kings 9:31 ff). Naboth had been stoned to death outside the city ( 1 Kings 21:13 ). [[Josephus]] lays the scene by the fountain of Jezreel, and here, he says, the dogs licked the blood washed from the chariot of Ahab ( <i> Ant </i> ., VIII, xv, 6). This accords with 1 Kings 21:19; but 1 Kings 22:38 points to the pool at Samaria. </p> <h4> 2. Identification: </h4> <p> The site of Jezreel must be sought in a position where a tower would command a view of the road coming up the valley from Beth-shean. It has long been the custom to identify it with the modern village, <i> ''''' Zer‛ı̄n ''''' </i> , on the northwestern spur of Gilboa. This meets the above condition; and it also agrees with the indications in Eusebius, <i> Onomasticon </i> as lying between [[Legio]] ( <i> ''''' Lejjūn ''''' </i> ) and [[Scythopolis]] ( <i> ''''' Beisān ''''' </i> ). Recently, however, Professor A.R.S. Macalister made a series of excavations here, and failed to find any evidence of ancient [[Israelite]] occupation. This casts doubt upon the identification, and further excavation is necessary before any certain conclusion can be reached. For the "fountain which is in Jezreel," see [[Harod]] , Well Of . </p> <p> (2) An unidentified town in the uplands of [[Judah]] ( Joshua 15:56 ), the home of [[Ahinoam]] ( 1 Samuel 27:3 , etc.). </p>
<p> [[Sprung]] from the father, i.e. founder, of [[Etam]] (1 Chronicles 4:3). [[Else]] supply from 1 Chronicles 4:2, "these are (the families) of the father of Etam" (or Abietam, one name).(See ETAM.) </p>
       
== People's Dictionary of the Bible <ref name="term_70321" /> ==
<p> Jezreel, [[Valley]] of. A triangular plain extending from the [[Mediterranean]] to the Jordan, and from the ridge of [[Carmel]] to the mountains in Galilee. It is about 25 miles long from east to west, and 12 miles wide from north to south. There [[Barak]] and [[Gideon]] triumphed; [[Deborah]] sung her war song; [[Saul]] and [[Jonathan]] fell near by, on the mountains of Gilboa; here king [[Josiah]] was mortally wounded by the Egyptians. From the base of this triangular plain three branches stretch out eastward, divided by two bleak gray ridges, one called Mount Gilboa, the other Little Hermon. The central branch is the richest as well as the most celebrated. It is the valley of [[Jezreel]] proper; the battle-field where Gideon triumphed and Saul and Jonathan were overthrown. Judges 7:1, ff.; 1 Samuel 29:1-11; 1 Samuel 31:1-13. The plain is noted for its wonderful richness. </p>
       
== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_46181" /> ==
<p> Bibliography InformationMcClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Jezreel (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and [[Ecclesiastical]] Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/j/jezreel-2.html. [[Harper]] & Brothers. New York. 1870. </p>
       
==References ==
==References ==
<references>
<references>
<ref name="term_5356"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/international-standard-bible-encyclopedia/jezreel Jezreel from International Standard Bible Encyclopedia]</ref>
 
<ref name="term_36186"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/fausset-s-bible-dictionary/jezreel+(2) Jezreel from Fausset's Bible Dictionary]</ref>
       
<ref name="term_70321"> [https://bibleportal.com/dictionary/people-s-dictionary-of-the-bible/jezreel+(2) Jezreel from People's Dictionary of the Bible]</ref>
       
<ref name="term_46181"> [https://bibleportal.com/encyclopedia/cyclopedia-of-biblical-theological-and-ecclesiastical-literature/jezreel+(2) Jezreel from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature]</ref>
       
</references>
</references>

Revision as of 09:10, 12 October 2021

Fausset's Bible Dictionary [1]

Sprung from the father, i.e. founder, of Etam (1 Chronicles 4:3). Else supply from 1 Chronicles 4:2, "these are (the families) of the father of Etam" (or Abietam, one name).(See ETAM.)

People's Dictionary of the Bible [2]

Jezreel, Valley of. A triangular plain extending from the Mediterranean to the Jordan, and from the ridge of Carmel to the mountains in Galilee. It is about 25 miles long from east to west, and 12 miles wide from north to south. There Barak and Gideon triumphed; Deborah sung her war song; Saul and Jonathan fell near by, on the mountains of Gilboa; here king Josiah was mortally wounded by the Egyptians. From the base of this triangular plain three branches stretch out eastward, divided by two bleak gray ridges, one called Mount Gilboa, the other Little Hermon. The central branch is the richest as well as the most celebrated. It is the valley of Jezreel proper; the battle-field where Gideon triumphed and Saul and Jonathan were overthrown. Judges 7:1, ff.; 1 Samuel 29:1-11; 1 Samuel 31:1-13. The plain is noted for its wonderful richness.

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [3]

Bibliography InformationMcClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Jezreel (2)'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/encyclopedias/eng/tce/j/jezreel-2.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.

References

  1. ↑ Jezreel from Fausset's Bible Dictionary
  2. ↑ Jezreel from People's Dictionary of the Bible
  3. ↑ Jezreel from Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature
Retrieved from "http://wiki.bibleportal.com/index.php?title=Jezreel&oldid=191501"