King Ahab of Israel, Part 1

Ahab represents a dreadful apostasy in Israel: Unlike those who have gone before with their turning away from divinely ordained worship, Ahab openly worships Baal. Terrible things take place during his reign, such as Hiel of Bethel rebuilding the accursed city of Jericho. However, along with Jehu, Ahab is the most important character in the Old Testament in helping us date when things happened. Where are we now?