Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window.

Jezebel

Painted her face

Bible References

Jezebel

1 Kings 19:1
Ahab complained to Jezebel about everything that Elijah had done, especially the part about him killing all the prophets of Baal with a sword.

Painted her face

Jeremiah 4:30
You are ruined! What are you doing dressing in scarlet, putting on golden ornaments, and highlighting your eyes with makeup? You are making yourself beautiful in vain. Your lovers reject you they're out to kill you.
Ezekiel 23:40
"In addition, they sent messengers for men to come from afar. When they arrived, you bathed yourself for them, painted your eyes, adorned yourself with jewelry,

Tired

Isaiah 3:18
"At that time, the LORD will take away the finery of the ankle bracelets, headbands, crescents,
Ezekiel 24:17
You are to weep in silence, but you are not to participate in mourning rituals. You are to keep your turban on your head and your sandals on your feet. You are not to cover your mouth or eat what your comforters bring to you."
1 Timothy 2:9
Women, for their part, should display their beauty by dressing modestly and decently in appropriate clothes, not with elaborate hairstyles or by wearing gold, pearls, or expensive clothes,
1 Peter 3:3
Your beauty should not be an external one, consisting of braided hair or the wearing of gold ornaments and dresses.

International Standard Version Copyright © 1996-2008 by the ISV Foundation.