What does the cryptic crossword clue "Jezebel's man got it? Bravo! (4)" mean?

The definition is "Jezebel’s man". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). AHA (synonym="exclamation of triumph=’got it!’") + B (synonym="Bravo, NATO alphabet") = AHAB; definition: "in the Bible" The answer is AHAB.

Jezebel's man got it? Bravo! (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29070 | 19 Across | 2023-05-15 flower

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