2 Kings 9:25 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 9:16-29

From Ramoth-Gilead to Jezreel was more than one day's march; about the mid-way between them the river Jordan must be crossed. We may suppose Jehu to have marched with all possible expedition, and to have taken the utmost precaution to prevent the tidings from getting to Jezreel before him; and, at length, we have him within sight first, and then within reach, of the devoted king. I. Joram's watchman discovers him first at a distance, him and his retinue, and gives notice to the king of the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 9:25

Then said Jehu to Bidkar his captain ,.... Not Joram's, but Jehu's captain, though he had been the former's, and his father Ahab's also: take up, and cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite ; near to which they were: for remember how that, when I and thou rode together after Ahab his father ; either in the same chariot, or on horseback side by side, his guards or retinue following him two and two: the Lord laid this burden upon him ; this heavy... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 9:25

Cast him in the portion of the field - This was predicted, 1 Kings 21; and what now happened to the son of Ahab is foretold in 1 Kings 21:29 ; of that chapter. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37

THE ANOINTING OF JEHU . His MURDER OF JEHORAM AND AHAZIAH . THE DEATH OF JEZEBEL . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37

The deaths of Jehoram and Jezebel; or, the Divine law of retribution. King Jehoram was lying sick at Jezreel of the wounds he had received in battle from the Syrians. Ahaziah King of Judah had come down to visit him, and, as they conversed together, the watchman upon the city wall brought tidings of an armed company approaching. Jehu, at the head of them, was by-and-by recognized by his furious driving. He had already been proclaimed king in Ramoth-Gilead, but Jehoram knew nothing of this.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:14-37

Jehu as avenger. No sooner is Jehu proclaimed king than, with characteristic decision, he gives orders that no one be permitted to leave the city to carry news to Jehoram; then, mounting his chariot, he drives off furiously to Jezreel. Whatever Jehu did, he did "with all his might" ( Ecclesiastes 9:10 ). It is this vigorous decision of character which made him so suitable an instrument in executing God's vengeance on the house of Ahab, I. JEHU 'S APPROACH TO JEZREEL . 1. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:23-26

Murder of Jehoram by Jehu. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:25

Then said Jehu to Bidkar his captain ; literally, his thirdsman ; Keil renders "his aide-de-camp," probably one of those who was in his chariot with him— Take up, and cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite. "Take up the body," i.e. "and cast it into the plot of ground which once belonged to Naboth the Jezreelite, and was forfeited to the crown at his death ( 1 Kings 21:15 ), and taken possession of by Ahab" ( 1 Kings 21:16 ). The reason for the order... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:25-37

Retribution may be long in coming, but it comes at last. Even a heathen could say, "Raro antecedentem scelestum deseruit pede poena claudo" (Horace, 'Od.,' 2 Kings 3:2 , lines 31, 32). Yet throughout all history evil-disposed men have persisted in wicked and cruel conduct, just as if it was not only possible, but probable, that retribution would be escaped. The lesson thus needs continually to be impressed on men, that, sooner or later, retribution must come—that there is no escape from... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 9:25

Rode together after Ahab - The Assyrian sculptures make it probable that Josephus was right in interpreting this “rode side by side behind Ahab in his chariot.” The Assyrian monarchs, when they go out to war, are frequently attended hy two guards, who stand behind them in the same chariot.Burden - Compare the use of the same word in Isaiah (Isaiah 13:1; Isaiah 15:1, etc.), and in Lamentations Lamentations 2:14, for a denunciation of woe. read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 9:16-29

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 9:25

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 9:25

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:14-37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:23-26

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:25

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:25-37

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 9:25

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