Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 9:11-37
Jehu’s revolution (9:11-10:14)On hearing of Jehu’s anointing as king, Jehu’s senior officers swore their immediate allegiance (11-13). Without allowing time for news of the rebellion to leak out, Jehu set off for Jezreel (14-16). As he approached the city, Joram and Ahaziah, unaware of the rebellion, went out to meet him. Joram was killed on the spot, appropriately at Naboth’s vineyard (17-26; cf. 1 Kings 21:17-19). Ahaziah was killed after a chase (27-29). Jehu quickly went on to Jezreel to... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 9:23-24
2 Kings 9:23-24. Joram turned his hands Or the reins of his chariot; and said, There is treachery, O Ahaziah Jehu is our enemy: it is time for us to shift for our safety. Jehu drew a bow and smote Jehoram between his arms Or shoulders, when he was turned or turning back, the chariot being probably open behind, as many times they were. The arrow went out at his heart It was one of God’s arrows, which he ordained against the persecutor, and it killed him on the spot. Cast him in the... read more