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2 Kings 9

2 Kings 9:23

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

Modern
Joram turned around and fled, calling out to Ahaziah, “Treachery, Ahaziah!”
Traditional
And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, There is treachery, O Ahaziah.
Literal
And Jehoram turned his hands and fled, and he said to Ahaziah, “Treachery, Ahaziah.”
Latin
Convertit autem Joram manum suam, et fugiens ait ad Ochoziam: Insidiæ, Ochozia.

Original

Hebrew
English
Joram turned around and fled, calling out to Ahaziah, “Treachery, Ahaziah!”

Notes

2 Kings 9:22–24

The accusations against Joram were similar to those against his father, Ahab, and his mother, Jezebel (1 Kings 16:30–33; 21:25–26).

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 Joram: King of N. Israel, son of Ahab

Glossary

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

Topics

Ahaziah: King of Judah--Called Azariah and Jehoahaz: History of Church and State: Ecclesiastical Power Superior to Civil: Withdraws Support and Anoints a Successor Conspiracy of Jehu Decision: Jehu 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 Naboth: His Murder Avenged Usurpation of Political Functions by Jehu