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2 Kings 9

2 Kings 9:16

Jehu Kills Joram and Ahaziah · 2 Kings 9:14–29
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Translations

Modern
Then Jehu got into his chariot and went to Jezreel, because Joram was laid up there. And Ahaziah king of Judah had gone down to see him.
Traditional
So Jehu rode in a chariot, and went to Jezreel; for Joram lay there. And Ahaziah king of Judah was come down to see Joram.
Literal
And Jehu rode in a chariot and went to Jezreel, because Jehoram was laid up there. And Ahaziah king of Judah had come down to see Jehoram.
Latin
Et ascendit, et profectus est in Jezrahel: Joram enim ægrotabat ibi, et Ochozias rex Juda descenderat ad visitandum Joram.

Original

Hebrew
English
Then Jehu got into his chariot and went to Jezreel, because Joram was laid up there. And Ahaziah king of Judah had gone down to see him.

Notes

2 Kings 9:16

While Jehu was being honored by his men as their king, Joram and Ahaziah were still in Jezreel (2 Kings 8:28–29; 9:14–15).

2 Kings 9:1–37

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

  1. Elisha sent a prophet to the army camp at Ramoth-gilead to anoint Jehu as Israel's next king (2 Kings 9:1–10).

  2. Jehu's soldiers learned about the prophet's visit and declared Jehu king (2 Kings 9:11–15).

  3. Both Joram and King Ahaziah of Judah were killed (2 Kings 9:16–29).

  4. Jezebel was killed (2 Kings 9:30–37).

Theme notes and profiles

Jezebel

Events

Parallels

2 Chronicles 22:8–9

People

Ahaziah: King of Judah, son of Jehoram and Athaliah Jehu: Son of Jehoshaphat, king of Israel, destroyed Ahab's dynasty Joram: King of N. Israel, son of Ahab Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Places

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

Glossary

Ahaziah Black Obelisk Elisha Jehoram Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Nimshi

Topics

Ahaziah: King of Judah--Called Azariah and Jehoahaz: History of Chariots: Sometimes Driven by the Owners Church and State: Ecclesiastical Power Superior to Civil: Withdraws Support and Anoints a Successor Conspiracy of Jehu Decision: Jehu Friendship: Joram and Ahaziah Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel: Religious Zeal of, in Killing Idolaters Jezreel: A City of the Tribe of Issachar: Jehu Kills King Ahab, his Wife, and Friends At Joram: Also Called Jehoram: Killed by Jehu Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaziah Usurpation of Political Functions by Jehu