And Ahab the son of Omri did evil in the sight of the LORD above all that were before him.
Key themes
WisdomJustice and mercyTempleIdolatry
Glossary
- Ahab Person
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Father’s brother. (1. ) The son of Omri, whom he succeeded as the seventh king of Israel. His history is recorded in 1 Kings 16-22. His wife was Jezebel (q. v. ), who exercised a very evil influence over him.