Jezebel - Her Promise

Jezebel - Her Promise

Jezebel’s end (2 Kings 9:33 – 37) is exactly what Elijah had earlier prophesied for her (1 Kings 21:23). No doubt judgment for her wicked life was swift and sure. It’s hard to reconcile this aspect of our God with our image of him as loving and compassionate, yet he is a God who hates evil and will surely punish it. If, however, we come to him for forgiveness and reconciliation, he is also a God who loves to show mercy.

Promises in Scripture

Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.

— Jonah 2:8

Where sin increased, grace increased all the more.

— Romans 5:20

We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God. God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

— 2 Corinthians 5:20 – 21

Mercy triumphs over judgment!

— James 2:13