The city of Jezreel was in the plain of Esdraelon, to the north of Mt. Gilboa. It was on the brow of a steep, rocky descent sloping down toward the north and east. Since the ancient vineyards seem to have been to the east of the city, Ahab’s palace was probably on the same side (see on ch. 18:45), affording a splendid view all the way toward Jordan.