Bible Hero

King Ahab

Era: 9th-century BCE northern kingdom of Israel under King Ahab and Jezebel
First appears in: First appears in 1 Kings 18:16-46
Appearances: In 2 storybooks

Featured in 2 Bible Heroes storybooks, first appearing in 1 Kings 18:16-46.

Where King Ahab appears

Every Bible Heroes storybook featuring King Ahab, with the role they play and the pages they show up on.

Elijah and the Ravens

1 Kings 17:1-24

Israelite king

King Ahab rules Israel when Elijah comes to announce that no dew or rain will fall except by God’s word. His palace is the setting for Elijah’s fearless opening declaration.

Pages 3

Fire on Mount Carmel

1 Kings 18:16-46

king of Israel

Ahab is Israel's king, who has led the nation away from Yahweh and confronts Elijah at the beginning of the story. He witnesses the contest on Carmel and rides toward Jezreel as the rain begins.

Pages 3, 5, 7, 17, 19