1 Kings 16:31

And it came to pass, as if it had been a light thing for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, that he took to wife Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Zidonians, and went and served Baal, and worshipped him.

Cross-reference

In 1 Kings 11:1, Solomon marries foreign women — same pattern of royal marriages leading to idolatry as with Ahab.

In 1 Kings 11:4-8, Solomon's wives turn his heart to other gods — same danger Ahab faces by marrying Jezebel.

1 Kings 18:4 Historical context

1 Kings 18:4 reveals the consequence: Jezebel persecutes God's prophets, showing the destructive result of Ahab's marriage.

1 Kings 19:1 Historical context

In 1 Kings 19:1, Ahab tells Jezebel about Elijah's actions — showing her controlling influence over him from their marriage.

1 Kings 19:2 Historical context

In 1 Kings 19:2, Jezebel threatens Elijah's life — direct result of Ahab marrying her and serving Baal.

1 Kings 21:5–14 Historical context

In 1 Kings 21:5-14, Jezebel orchestrates Naboth's murder — continuing the pattern of evil initiated by Ahab's marriage.

1 Kings 21:25 Historical context

In 1 Kings 21:25, the narrator states Ahab was incited by Jezebel — directly linking his wickedness to this marriage.

1 Kings 21:26 details Ahab's extreme idolatry, calling it abominable like the Amorites — expanding on his Baal worship introduced here.

1 Kings 11:2 warns against foreign marriages turning hearts to other gods — Ahab's marriage to Jezebel fulfills that exact danger.

1 Kings 14:9 describes Jeroboam making other gods and idols — the sin Ahab deemed 'light' and followed.

In 1 Kings 22:53, Ahaziah serves Baal like his father Ahab, perpetuating the idolatry introduced here.

2 Kings 9:30–37 Historical context

In 2 Kings 9:30-37, Jezebel meets a violent death — the eventual consequence of the idolatry and evil she brought.

In Revelation 2:20, Jesus condemns a 'Jezebel' figure — using her as a type of false teacher leading to idolatry.

Nehemiah 13:23-29 condemns intermarriage with foreign women, citing Solomon's fall; Ahab is another example of this sin.

2 Kings 10:18 quotes Jehu referencing Ahab's Baal service — directly recalling this verse to set up his deceptive purge.

Deuteronomy 7:3 forbids marrying pagans; Ahab directly disobeys this command by marrying the Sidonian Jezebel.

Joshua 23:13 says such marriages become snares; Jezebel becomes a snare leading Ahab into Baal worship and judgment.

Joshua 23:12 warns against making marriages with the remaining nations; Ahab's marriage to Jezebel violates this warning.

Deuteronomy 7:4 Prophetic fulfillment

Deuteronomy 7:4 warns that pagan wives will turn hearts to other gods; exactly what happens when Jezebel leads Ahab to serve Baal.

2 Kings 21:3 explicitly says Manasseh did what Ahab had done, rebuilding altars for Baal — a direct imitation.

2 Chronicles 17:4 contrasts Jehoshaphat's devotion to God with Ahab's Baal worship, showing a righteous king who sought the Lord.

Hosea 2:13 Parallel

Hosea 2:13 directly condemns Israel for burning incense to Baal, the same sin Ahab committed and promoted.

Romans 11:4 Citation

Romans 11:4 cites the 7000 who did not bow to Baal, showing God preserved a remnant despite Ahab's Baal worship.

2 Kings 9:34 Historical context

2 Kings 9:34 records Jezebel's burial, connecting to her role in Ahab's Baal worship and her violent end as judgment.

2 Kings 23:4 describes Josiah purging Baal vessels from the temple, reversing the idolatry Ahab had promoted.

Ezekiel 23:5 personifies Samaria's idolatry as harlotry, mirroring Ahab's Baal worship introduced by Jezebel.

2 Kings 3:2 Contrast

2 Kings 3:2 notes Jehoram did evil but not like his father and mother, as he removed the pillar of Baal — a partial contrast to Ahab's devotion.

2 Kings 16:3 says Ahaz walked in the ways of Israel's kings, imitating the idolatry Ahab exemplified, even with child sacrifice.

2 Kings 17:8 summarizes Israel's sin of adopting pagan customs, echoing Ahab's Baal worship as part of that pattern.

2 Chronicles 18:1 Historical context

2 Chronicles 18:1 shows Ahab's marriage to Jezebel leading to a political alliance with Jehoshaphat, extending his influence.

Ezekiel 16:47 uses the same phrase 'as if it were a little thing' to describe Israel's escalating sin, mirroring Ahab's casual attitude toward evil.

Hosea 11:2 Parallel

Hosea 11:2 describes Israel sacrificing to Baal despite being called, reflecting the persistent idolatry Ahab championed.