About Jezreel
A was a town first built by the tribe of Issachar. It was located just south of Shunem (Joshua 19:18). People had lived in the area earlier, but they left during the el-Amarna period. The town became important in Israel’s history. Many key events in the Bible took place in or near Jezreel.
Jezreel became more important after the town of Beth-shan declined during the Iron Age. King Saul made Jezreel the center of one of his districts (2 Samuel 2:9). A spring near the town became a meeting place for Saul’s army before they fought the Philistines at Mount Gilboa (1 Samuel 29:1).
Key References
And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.
All Scripture References (1)
2 Samuel (1)
And Jonathan son of Saul had a son who was lame in his feet. He was five years old when the report about Saul and Jonathan came from Jezreel. His nurse picked him up and fled, but as she was hurrying to escape, he fell and became lame. His name was Mephibosheth.