Ahab
son of Omri; king of Israel (874/73-853)
“Ahab.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/ahab
- placeBethlehem
Small town 9 km south of Jerusalem. Birthplace of King David, and of Jesus Christ. Name means 'house of bread'…
- book1 Kings
Solomon builds the Temple. The kingdom splits in two after his death. Elijah confronts Ahab on Mount Carmel.
- book2 Kings
The slow decline of both Israel and Judah. Samaria falls to Assyria in 722 BC; Jerusalem falls to Babylon in 5…
- book2 Chronicles
The second half of the Chronicler's retelling: Solomon through the exile, focused on the southern kingdom of J…
- figureMicah
Eighth-century prophet of Moresheth in the Shephelah, contemporary of Isaiah. Foretold Samaria’s ruin, Bethleh…
- figureJotham
Tenth king of Judah. Co-regent during Uzziah's leprosy. Built the upper gate of the temple, subdued the Ammoni…