what characteristics of Jezebel and Athaliah make them strong women? what characteristics make the Deuteronomistic Historian (the author of 1-2 Kings) view them as evil? are some of these characteristics the same?
do you think their non-Israelite heritage affects their evaluation by the author and by later readers? how does the author shape the narrative to show his disdain for these women?
do you think Jezebel and/or Athaliah enjoyed any popular support from the people? why or why not?
how do Jezebel and Athaliah demonstrate their ambition? how would modern historians describe them?
how do Jezebel and Athaliah differ from one another?