Jehu Collection

A correct plan of the town of Sheffield by William Fairbank, 1771
Scale 440 yards : 3.3 inches. Shows the Bull Stake, slaughterhouses, Town Mill, Irish Cross. Original at Local Studies y09647

A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York drawn by W. Fairbank 1797. Engraved by Thomas Harris
Original at Sheffield Local Studies Library:s 45 S

Engraving depicting the discovery of Jezebel
5309195 Engraving depicting the discovery of Jezebel; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the discovery of Jezebel. Jehu sent his men to bury Jezebel after she had been thrown out of his window)

Jehu orders Queen Jezebel to be thrown from the palace windows, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866
3665385 Jehu orders Queen Jezebel to be thrown from the palace windows, Illustration from the Dore Bible, 1866 by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); (add.info)

The Obelisk of Shalmanaser III (engraving)
3646988 The Obelisk of Shalmanaser III (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Obelisk of Shalmanaser III)

The death of Jezebel by J James Tissot - Bible
3783481 The death of Jezebel by J James Tissot - Bible by Tissot, James Jacques Joseph (1836-1902) (after); (add.info.: The death of Jezebel by J James Tissot)

The death of Jezebel - Bible
3779961 The death of Jezebel - Bible by Hole, William Brassey (1846-1917); (add.info.: The death of Jezebel. (wife of Ahab and mother of king Jehoram) 2 Kings 9: 33 -36

Jezebel looking out of a window on Jehu (engraving)
976536 Jezebel looking out of a window on Jehu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jezebel looking out of a window on Jehu)

Ms. 1581 f. 178v Illustration from Book IX ( From the Death of Ahab to the Captivity
694968 Ms. 1581 f. 178v Illustration from Book IX ( From the Death of Ahab to the Captivity of the Ten Tribes), Chapter 1 of the Antiquities of the Jews ( Antiquitates Judaicae)

Jehu (engraving)
667462 Jehu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jehu. Illustration for Old Testament Portraits by Cunningham Geikie (Strahan, 1878)

Gustave Dore Bible: Jehus companions finding the remains of Jezebel (engraving)
5221409 Gustave Dore Bible: Jehus companions finding the remains of Jezebel (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jehus companions finding the remains of Jezebel)

Jezebel Defenestrated
Jehu, anointed king of Israel, is insulted by king Ahabs widow Jezebel, so he throws her from the window into the street where she is eaten by dogs, as the prophet foretold

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The Great Fire at Ottery St. Mary, Devonshire: Ruins of Yonder Street and Jehu Street, Uk, 1866

SHALMANESER III & JEHU. Scene on the Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, showing Jehu paying tribute to Shalmaneser III

Jehu & Heads of State
A conference between Jehu and other heads of state

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"Jehu: A Tale of Power, Betrayal, and Divine Retribution" In the historical annals of Sheffield lies a hidden story, one that intertwines ancient biblical tales with the vibrant tapestry of this bustling town. Amongst the cobblestone streets and towering structures, echoes of Jehu's legacy can still be heard. Step back in time to 1771 when William Fairbank meticulously crafted "A correct plan of the town of Sheffield. " His intricate map captured not only the physical essence but also hinted at a deeper narrative waiting to unfold. Fast forward to 1797, where Fairbank once again unveiled his artistic prowess through "A Plan of the town of Sheffield in the county of York, " engraved by Thomas Harris. These maps served as portals into an era where Jehu's name would forever be etched. But who was Jehu? Enter Jezebel, Phoenician princess and wife to King Ahab. The winds whispered tales from 2 Kings 9:33 - how Jehu commanded Jezebel's fall from grace, casting her out a window while her body met its gruesome fate in the jaws of dogs. Gustave Dore brought this haunting scene to life in his wood engravings for the illustrated Bible in 1866; an image that both captivated and repelled viewers. The deathly dance between power and retribution continued with depictions such as "The Death of Jezebel" tapestry and J James Tissot's evocative painting titled "The death of Jezebel - Bible. " Each stroke on canvas or thread woven told a tale steeped in tragedy yet laced with justice. Amongst these visual narratives stood tall Shalmanaser III's Obelisk engraving – a symbol representing strength amidst chaos. It mirrored Jehu's unwavering determination as he seized control over Israel’s destiny. As we delve deeper into the annals of history, an engraving from "Ms.