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2 Kings 9

2 Kings 9:36

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

Modern
So they went back and told Jehu, who replied, “This is the word of the LORD, which He spoke through His servant Elijah the Tishbite: ‘On the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour the flesh of Jezebel.
Traditional
Wherefore they came again, and told him. And he said, This is the word of the Lord, which he spake by his servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, In the portion of Jezreel shall dogs eat the flesh of Jezebel:
Literal
And they turned back and reported to him, and he said, “The word of YHWH it is, which He spoke by His servant Elijah the Tishbite, saying, ‘In the portion of Jezreel the dogs shall eat the flesh of Jezebel.
Latin
Reversique nuntiaverunt ei. Et ait Jehu: Sermo Domini est, quem locutus est per servum suum Eliam Thesbiten, dicens: In agro Jezrahel comedent canes carnes Jezabel,

Original

Hebrew
English
So they went back and told Jehu, who replied, “This is the word of the LORD, which He spoke through His servant Elijah the Tishbite: ‘On the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour the flesh of Jezebel.

Notes

2 Kings 9:34–37

The scene showing Jezebel's end fulfilled Elijah's prophecy against Ahab's family (1 Kings 21:21–24; 22:34–38).

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

Elijah Jezebel

Events

People

Elijah: A prophet during the reigns of Ahab and Ahaziah Jezebel: Queen of Israel; wife of King Ahab

Places

Jezreel: A city in Issachar, associated with Ahab and Jezebel Tishbe: Hometown of the prophet Elijah

Glossary

Black Obelisk Dog Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Naboth Tishbe

Topics

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 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 Murder: Punishment of Naboth: His Murder Avenged Prophecy: Miscellaneous, Fulfilled: Jezebel's Tragic Death The Dog: Carnivorous Usurpation of Political Functions by Jehu Wife: Jezebel Women: Women: Wicked