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Ahab
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A·hab  (hb) Ninth century b.c.
Pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel who, according to the Bible, was overthrown by Jehu.

Ahab [ˈeɪhæb]
n
(Christian Religious Writings / Bible) Old Testament the king of Israel from approximately 869 to 850 bc and husband of Jezebel: rebuked by Elijah (I Kings 16:29-22:40)
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Noun1.Ahab - according to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC)Ahab - according to the Old Testament he was a pagan king of Israel and husband of Jezebel (9th century BC)


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