Overcoming Jezebel, Athaliah, And Belial In The ... - Kanaan Ministries

CHAPTER 4: AN UPDATED LOOK AT JEZEBELPeople become like the gods they serve – a mirror image of theidol to which they bow. To more fully understand themanifestations of Jezebel, we need to closely examine hergods, as well as those of her family.Background Of JezebelHer marriage to Ahab was a political arrangement. Ahab’sfather, Omri, was Israel’s sixth king. He sealed an alliance withPhoenicia through the marriage of his son to Jezebel, thedaughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidoneans. The alliancebrought a peace treaty. This was not just a treaty between twonations; it was a treaty with idolatry. When Ahab marriedJezebel, she brought not only her alliance but also her idol worship to Israel. Jezebelset up idol worship and prostitution in the temples. For years Israel had struggled withher idolatrous lifestyle. Because of the political protocol, Israel was ceremoniallyrequired to respect the religious beliefs of Ahab’s wife.In our own lives today, where South Africa’s political system has embraced witchcraft –(which is Jezebel!) – it has become “politically correct” to compromise and embrace alllevels of spiritual idolatry. The Jezebel influence convinces us that being “politicallycorrect” is more important than being “Godly obedient”.Baal“Baal” was embedded in Jezebel’s father’s name, Ethbaal. Ethbaal means: “like untoBaal”, indicating that her father took on the likeness or characteristics of the god heworshipped.Baal was the principal male Phoenician god and was symbolized as a calf or bull.(Now we understand the building of the Golden Calf at Mount Sinai.)How Baal operates Baal and the evil powers at work behind it promote rebellion. They encourageconspiracies against Godly leaders. Baal causes people to become impatient and unwilling to wait on God’s timing.23