2 Kings 9:24

Translations

Modern

Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot.

Traditional

And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot.

Literal

And Jehu filled his hand with a bow and struck Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow came out from his heart, and he sank down in his chariot.

Latin

Porro Jehu tetendit arcum manu, et percussit Joram inter scapulas: et egressa est sagitta per cor ejus, statimque corruit in curru suo.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot.

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:

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

Jezebel

Events

Reign of Jehu

Related verses

1 Kings 22:34
However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!”
Job 20:23–25
When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as he eats.
1 Thessalonians 5:3
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
Psalm 50:22
Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you:
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
Ecclesiastes 8:12–13
Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 22:8–9

People

Jehu: Son of Jehoshaphat, king of Israel, destroyed Ahab's dynasty Joram: King of N. Israel, son of Ahab

Glossary

Ahaziah Athaliah Bidkar Black Obelisk Chronology of the Bible (Old Testament) Elisha Jehoram Jehu Jezebel Jezreel (Place) Jezreelite Kings, Books of First and Second

Topics

Ahaziah: King of Judah--Called Azariah and Jehoahaz: History of Arrows: Discharged with Great Force Church and State: Ecclesiastical Power Superior to Civil: Withdraws Support and Anoints a Successor Conspiracy of Jehu Decision: Jehu Homicide: Felonious: 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 Regicide of Joram The Bow: Drawn with Full Force Usurpation of Political Functions by Jehu

2 Kings 9:24

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