What Is the Jezebel Spirit? Baal, 'Demonic Powers,' and Witchcraft

What is the Jezebel spirit? Some have likely pondered this question in the wake of recent drama surrounding Pastor Mark Driscoll.
Radio host and author Dr. Michael Brown told CBN the Jezebel spirit is tied to a demoniacal figure in the Old Testament named Jezebel. "Jezebel is arguably the most wicked woman in the Bible," Brown, host of Line of Fire Radio, said. "She was a Phoenician princess and an ardent worshiper of [the Canaan and Phoenicia god] Baal."

He continued, "She married King Ahab, and together they helped bring Israel down into deep idolatry. And of course, she had a great battle with the Prophet Elijah." Brown said Jezebel, whose evils are documented in 1 Kings and 2 Kings 9, was "associated with idolatry" and also with "being seductive" and with witchcraft. Thus, when people speak about a "Jezebel spirit," these are the types of issues they're typically referencing.

Many believe Jezebel was the driving force behind much of the wickedness seen in these Scriptures and in Israel at the time. King Ahab is often presented as going along with these evils rather than resisting. "When we refer to Jezebel's spirit, the reason that we come up with the idea is that she's mentioned again in the New Testament," Brown said. He referenced the note seen in Revelation 2 to the Church in Thyatira. Despite having "love and faith," this church faced a harsh rebuke from Jesus.

"I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophet," verse 20 reads. "By her teaching, she misleads my servants into sexual immorality and the eating of food sacrificed to idols." The text continued in verses 21-23, "I have given her time to repent of her immorality, but she is unwilling. So, I will cast her on a bed of suffering, and I will make those who commit adultery with her suffer intensely, unless they repent of her ways. I will strike her children dead. Then all the churches will know that I am he who searches hearts and minds, and I will repay each of you according to your deeds."

It's unclear whether there was another person named Jezebel with these same qualities or whether the name was given because someone had "led people into sexual immorality and worship of idols," Brown said. Regardless, he explained what people mean when they use the term. Watch the video for more.

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[mks]

I’m a an educated Black woman and I wholeheartedly agree with him. Jezebel is here in full force and ravaging our society.

[ChildofGod]

God hear my prayers. I’m a single mom raising my two children with special needs. I’m overwhelmed at times because they are all I have. I recently started homeschooling my sons because they were having so many issues in school including bullying. So my hours to work are limited. Every month I’m struggling, struggling to pay rent, struggling buying groceries, struggling to do it all. Yet God gives me strength. He will provide I have faith. ❤️ 💕❤️

[allentaff]

Just remember when Jesus was mad a pushed over tables in the Temple no worldly or sinful action should be in a house of prayer and worship. If people don't understand this i will pray for you to have discernment.

[katg.]

It was carnal what occurred at the mens conference, period. Should not have happened. Thankfully someone called it out.

[Elohims]

What an inspiring interview! Thank you & God bless you!

[kingdomrunt]

_Not discussing a serious issue in the church under the guise of gossip is very passive. That is what pastors are supposed to do. It was another pastor in the body who permitted the "show". It was not a personal offense to another pastor but an offense to the entire body of Christ. Not addressing it for fear of "gossip".... THIS is one of the very reasons that the bride was called out of the "church" buildings and into homes & virtual meetings to which true shepherds shepherd. Maranatha_

[kathrynworks]

Lindell has not said the performance was inappropriate as far as I know. Last I heard he was still defending himself by attacking Driscoll. Maybe I missed something?

[peacelovejoyandhappiness]

🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉this video couldn’t get any better. I really, really enjoyed listening to you two men. Thank you for your content here. You are changing lives for the better. God bless!

[deannang]

Thanks for this discussion. Prayers for healing for all who were hurt by narcissists. God bless.

[god]

I just got done fasting and everyone is talking about the jezebel spirit right now! It is reigning
in America and will be America's downfall if the repentance doesn't come from all the people here.

[jamiperez]

I wish you guys would interview billy carson

[nancybaumgartner]

I think there is entirely too much entertainment in many churches, period .

[lindamarquez]

What would Paul say? What would our Lord say? Jesus said His house is to be a house of prayer NOT a house to entertain your fantasies!

[douca]

There's a movie out about Leona Helmsley, the Queen of Mean, when I saw it, I thought of the Jezebel spirit. Leona had that spirit in her.

[jdhaase]

Pastor Mark Driscoll was right in standing up and speaking out. We are not to be entertained. The opening act at the Christian men’s conference was out of line. And Pastor Driscoll should’ve never apologized. Christian men are to be warriors, not apologetic. This was a good interview until the books were promoted at the end. The self book promotion at the end of these Christian interviews has gotten out of hand. Not much different than the selling of merchandise inside the temple courts. Wrong place, wrong time. The only book we need for these times, and all times, is God’s holy and true word in the Holy Bible.

[TRUSTJESUS]

the Jezebel Spirit is a very controlling spirit.

[Linnidoo]

They are Spirits, they dont gpo away. They come back. The old gods have returned

[richardpaggi]

How come nothing was said about Pastor Lindell lying about the sword swallowing guy, Alex, saying he was a born again believer??

[anhumblemessengerofthelawo]

It was when I looked up the actual meaning of sound-vibration complex _Jezebel_ in Hebrew that I grasped its meaning.

How it varies from, say, Raphael, Gabriel, Michael, Uriel ...

[TruthInspector]

The commercials in this broadcast are akin to the guy dancing on the poles in that sermon. 100 percent unnecessary