Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 9:36
36. This is the word of the Lord—(See 1 Kings 21:23). Jehu's statement, however, was not a literal but a paraphrased quotation of Elijah's prophecy. read more
열왕기하 9:32-37 Krv
Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Kings 9:30-36
1. Jehu’s evil reign in Israel 9:30-10:36Since the writer did not record Jehu’s coronation, we should probably regard his reign as beginning when Joram died (2 Kings 9:24). Jehu began Israel’s fifth and longest royal dynasty. He and his descendants reigned 88 years (841-753 B.C.). He himself reigned 28 years (841-814 B.C.). His contemporaries in Judah were Queen Athaliah and King Joash."The usual formula to introduce a king is lacking in the case of Jehu because of the unique and violent nature... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Kings 9:30-37
Jehu’s execution of Jezebel 9:30-37Jezebel evidently painted her eyes and adorned her head (2 Kings 9:30) to receive Jehu. Unwittingly, or perhaps deliberately, [Note: Patterson and Austel, p. 209.] she prepared herself for her own death. At least one interpreter believed she was trying to seduce Jehu. [Note: S. Parker, "Jezebel’s Reception of Jehu," Maarav 1 (1978):67-78.] Her greeting to Jehu may have been a sarcastic, derogatory threat (2 Kings 9:31). [Note: Gray, p. 551.] She asked, "Is it... read more
Thomas Constable
Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 2 Kings 9:30-41
C. The Second Period of Antagonism 9:30-17:41The kingdoms of Israel and Judah continued without an alliance between them for the rest of the time the Northern Kingdom existed. This period began with Jehu’s accession to the throne of Israel in 841 B.C. and continued until the Assyrian captivity of the Northern Kingdom in 722 B.C. read more
John Dummelow
John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 9:1-37
Jehu and his BloodshedThis chapter relates the anointing of Jehu by order of Elisha; and the death of Jehoram (of Israel), Ahaziah (of Judah), and Jezebel.I. Box] RV ’vial.’ For the use of oil in anointing sovereigns see 1 Samuel 10:1; 1 Samuel 16:13. Ra-moth-gilead] The Israelite army was on guard here (2 Kings 9:14). 9. Like the house of Jeroboam.. of Baasha] Both these families had been extirpated: 1 Kings 15:29; 1 Kings 16:11. 10. In.. Jezreel] the scene of Ahab’s murder of Naboth (1 Kings... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Kings 9:32
(32) Who is on my side? who?—This hardly implies, as Thenius thinks, that Jezebel had made preparations for resistance. Jehu knew that the imperious and cruel queen was well hated by the palace officials. The “two or three eunuchs,” who a moment before had crouched in servile dread before Jezebel, would now be eager to curry favour with the regicide, and, at the same time, wreak their malice upon their former tyrant. (The repetition, “Who is on my side? who?” accords well with Jehu’s character.... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Kings 9:33
(33) Throw her down.—Comp. Note on 1 Chronicles 13:9.Was sprinkled on.—Spirted on to.He trode her under foot.—All the versions have they—i.e., the horses—trode. Thenius supposes they were excited by the blood being sprinkled upon them. But “he”—i.e., Jehu—“trode her under foot,” plainly means, he drove over her fallen body. Ewald goes beyond the text in stating that Jehu spurned her with his own feet. (For the verb, comp. 2 Kings 7:20.) read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Kings 9:34
(34) And when . . . drink.—Rather, And he went in (into the palace), and ate and drank. Jehu takes possession of the palace, having slain its former occupants. Savage warrior as he was, he forgot all about the victim of his violence until he had appeased the demands of his appetite. Then he could remember that even Jezebel was of royal rank, and perhaps a touch of remorse may be discerned in the mandate for her burial.Go, see now.—Rather, Look, I pray, after.This cursed woman.—Jehu was thinking... read more
Charles John Ellicott
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 2 Kings 9:35
(35) Her hands.—Heb., the hands. read more
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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 9:35
35. found no more of her than the skull, and the palms of her hands, c.—The dog has a rooted aversion to prey on the human hands and feet. 2 Kings 9:36 2 Kings 9:37. JEZEBEL EATEN BY DOGS. read more