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2 Kings 9

2 Kings 9:30

Jezebel’s Violent Death · 2 Kings 9:30–37
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Translations

Modern
Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window.
Traditional
And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window.
Literal
And Jehu had come to Jezreel, and Jezebel heard and put her eyes in paint and adorned her head, and she looked down through the window.
Latin
…venitque Jehu in Jezrahel. Porro Jezabel, introitu ejus audito, depinxit oculos suos stibio, et ornavit caput suum, et respexit per fenestram

Original

Hebrew
English
Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window.

Notes

2 Kings 9:30

The narrator goes back to the events at Jezreel. Jezebel, knowing Jehu was coming and she would soon die, dressed up and stayed proud until the end.

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

People

Jehu: Son of Jehoshaphat, king of Israel, destroyed Ahab's dynasty Jezebel: Queen of Israel; wife of King Ahab

Places

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

Glossary

Black Obelisk Cosmetics Eye Paint Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second

Topics

Cosmetics: General Scriptures Concerning Decision: Jehu Elijah: Prophecies of The Destruction of Ahab and his House Head: Parts of Mentioned: The Face Homicide: Felonious: Jehu Houses: Street Windows of, High and Dangerous Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel: Religious Zeal of, in Killing Idolaters Jezebel: Death of, at the Hand of Jehu Jezreel: A City of the Tribe of Issachar: Jehu Kills King Ahab, his Wife, and Friends At Lipstick Makeup Naboth: His Murder Avenged Painting: Around the Eyes to Enlarge Their Appearance The Eye: The Jewish Women often Painted Usurpation of Political Functions by Jehu Wearing Makeup Wife: Jezebel Windows Women: Women: Wicked