Jehu
son of Jehoshaphat; king of Israel (841-814/13)
“Jehu.” Atlas. Accessed 2026. https://fcbh-atlas.vercel.app/en/term/jehu-2
- 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…
- figureHosea
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- figureJehu
Tenth king of Israel. Anointed by Elisha's emissary to destroy the house of Ahab. Killed Joram, Jezebel, and t…
- figureJeroboam II
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