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2 Kings 9

2 Kings 9:29

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

Modern
(In the eleventh year of Joram son of Ahab, Ahaziah had become king over Judah.)
Traditional
And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah.
Literal
(And in the eleventh year of Jehoram son of Ahab, Ahaziah had become king over Judah.)
Latin
Anno undecimo Joram filii Achab, regnavit Ochozias super Judam,

Original

Hebrew
English
(In the eleventh year of Joram son of Ahab, Ahaziah had become king over Judah.)

Notes

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

Ahab: Wicked king of Israel; husband of Jezebel Ahaziah: King of Judah, son of Jehoram and Athaliah Joram: King of N. Israel, son of Ahab Judah: Israelite tribe, kingdom, and province

Glossary

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

Topics

Ahaziah: King of Judah--Called Azariah and Jehoahaz: History of Decision: Jehu Elijah: Prophecies of The Destruction of Ahab and his House 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 Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaziah Naboth: His Murder Avenged Prophecies Concerning Israel: Ahaziah Killed by Jehu Usurpation of Political Functions by Jehu