Ahab

Ahab was the seventh king of Israel, the son and successor of King Omri. He was married to Jezebel of Sidon, a Phoenician princess who introduced the worship of Baal into Israel. Ahab is often portrayed as a wicked king, particularly for condoning Jezebel's influence on religious policies and his principal role behind Naboth's arbitrary execution. However, there is also evidence that Ahab was a capable and successful ruler. He led Israel to victory in the Battle of Qarqar, and he is credited with building many cities and temples. Ahab's reign was a time of great change and upheaval for Israel. The country was coming into contact with new cultures and religions, and the old ways were being challenged. Ahab was caught in the middle of this change, and his reign was a time of great political and religious turmoil.