2 Kings 9:10

Translations

Modern

And on the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour Jezebel, and there will be no one to bury her.’” Then the young prophet opened the door and ran.

Traditional

And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. And he opened the door, and fled.

Literal

And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there is none to bury her.’” And he opened the door and fled.

Latin

Jezabel quoque comedent canes in agro Jezrahel, nec erit qui sepeliat eam. Aperuitque ostium, et fugit.

Original

Hebrew

English

And on the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour Jezebel, and there will be no one to bury her.’” Then the young prophet opened the door and ran.

Notes

2 Kings 9:4–10

The young prophet explained to Jehu how to carry out God's judgment against Ahab's family (see 1 Kings 21:20–24).

2 Kings 9:1–37

The writer summarizes Jehu's takeover, which started Israel's fourth dynasty, in four steps:

Elisha sent a prophet to the army camp at Ramoth-gilead to anoint Jehu as Israel's next king (2 Kings 9:1–10).
Jehu's soldiers learned about the prophet's visit and declared Jehu king (2 Kings 9:11–15).
Both Joram and King Ahaziah of Judah were killed (2 Kings 9:16–29).
Jezebel was killed (2 Kings 9:30–37).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha Jezebel

Events

Reign of Jehu

Related verses

1 Kings 21:23
And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’
2 Kings 9:35–36
But when they went out to bury her, they found nothing but her skull, her feet, and the palms of her hands.
2 Kings 9:3
Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!”
Jeremiah 22:19
He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem.
Judges 3:26
Ehud, however, had escaped while the servants waited. He passed by the idols and escaped to Seirah.

People

Jezebel: Queen of Israel; wife of King Ahab

Places

Jezreel: A city in Issachar, associated with Ahab and Jezebel

Glossary

Ahab (King) Ahaziah Black Obelisk Elisha Jehoshaphat (Person) Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Nimshi Ramoth-Gilead

Topics

Burial: Lack of, a Disgrace Burial: Privation of, Threatened As a Punishment Church and State: Ecclesiastical Power Superior to Civil: Withdraws Support and Anoints a Successor Enthusiasm: Jehu Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel Jezebel: Death of, Foretold Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: Jezebel's Tragic Death

2 Kings 9:10

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