1 Kings 16: From Baasha to Ahab

The prophet Jehu condemns Baasha, and Zimri later kills Baasha's son Elah and destroys the family. Zimri dies after seven days, Omri prevails over Tibni, builds Samaria and does great evil. His son Ahab weds Jezebel and serves Baal, and Hiel rebuilds Jericho, losing two sons as Joshua foretold.

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What did Ahab do after marrying Jezebel, whose father Ethbaal ruled the Sidonians (1 Kings 16:31-32)?

He destroyed the calves at Bethel and Dan to please herHe sent her prophets to restore worship in JerusalemHe served Baal and built him a temple and altar in SamariaHe moved his capital from Samaria to the city of Sidon