Jezebel was the daughter of the priest-king Ethbaal, ruler of the coastal Phoenician cities (now in Lebanon) of Tyre and Sidon (Arabic: Ṣaydā).

What kind of woman was Jezebel?

Old Testament

To modern feminist authors, Jezebel is one of the most intriguing women in the Scriptures, a bloodstained yet strong-willed, politically astute, and courageous woman. A Phoenician princess who worships Baal, the pagan god of fertility, Jezebel marries King Ahab of the northern kingdom of Israel.

What does Jezebel mean today?

The definition of a jezebel is a shameless or wicked woman. ... (pejorative) An evil, scheming or shameless woman; an immoral woman. She's an absolute Jezebel!