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King of Israel. His empire included the
suzerainty of Moab, and Judah was his
subordinate ally, but his kingdom was
weakened by constant wars with Syria. By his
marriage with Jezebel, princess of Sidon,
Ahab introduced into Israel the worship of
the Phoenician god Baal, thus provoking the
hostility of Elijah and other prophets. Ahab
died in battle against the Syrians at Ramoth
Gilead.