King James Version:
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And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. [And] as he [was] at the shearing house in the way,
Complete Jewish Bible:
Then he set out and went to Shomron. On the way he reached a shearing shed for shepherds,
Berean Standard Bible:
Then Jehu set out toward Samaria. At Beth-eked of the Shepherds,
American Standard Version:
And he arose and departed, and went to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing-house of the shepherds in the way,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And he arose{H6965} and departed{H935}, and came{H3212} to Samaria{H8111}. And as he was at the shearing{H7462} house{H1004}{H1044} in the way{H1870},
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Commentary for 2 Kings 10:12
2 Kings 10:12 is a verse that captures a moment in the narrative of Jehu, who has been anointed king over Israel by one of Elisha's prophets as part of a divine judgment against the house of Ahab for its idolatry and wickedness. The verse specifically mentions Jehu's journey to Samaria, which was the capital of the northern kingdom of Israel. On his way there, he stops at a shearing house, which was likely a place where sheep were sheared and where travelers might find hospitality and rest.
The broader context of this verse is crucial for understanding its significance. Jehu has been tasked by God to wipe out the house of Ahab and to deal with the worship of Baal, which had been promoted by Ahab's wife, Jezebel. In the preceding verses, Jehu has already carried out a significant part of this mission, executing King Joram of Israel, King Ahaziah of Judah, and Jezebel herself. His arrival in Samaria is part of his consolidation of power and his continued efforts to eliminate Baal worship from the land.
The themes present in this verse include divine justice, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the sovereignty of God over the political and religious affairs of Israel. Jehu's actions are depicted as part of God's judgment, even though Jehu himself is not without fault and will later be rebuked for his zealotry and for not turning away from the sins of Jeroboam, the first king of the northern kingdom. The shearing house, a seemingly mundane detail, serves as a backdrop for the larger divine narrative unfolding in the book of 2 Kings, highlighting the intersection of the everyday with the extraordinary workings of God in history.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6965
There are 596 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קוּם
Transliteration: qûwm
Pronunciation: koom
Description: a primitive root; to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative); abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). - Strong's Number: H935
There are 2307 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוֹא
Transliteration: bôwʼ
Pronunciation: bo
Description: a primitive root; to go or come (in a wide variety of applications); abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. - Strong's Number: H3212
There are 938 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָלַךְ
Transliteration: yâlak
Pronunciation: yaw-lak'
Description: a primitive root (compare הָלַךְ); to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses); [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. - Strong's Number: H8111
There are 101 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שֹׁמְרוֹן
Transliteration: Shômᵉrôwn
Pronunciation: sho-mer-one'
Description: from the active participle of שָׁמַר; watch-station; Shomeron, a place in Palestine; Samaria. - Strong's Number: H7462
There are 144 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָעָה
Transliteration: râʻâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend); [idiom] break, companion, keep company with, devour, eat up, evil entreat, feed, use as a friend, make friendship with, herdman, keep (sheep) (-er), pastor, [phrase] shearing house, shepherd, wander, waste. - Strong's Number: H1004
There are 1718 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בַּיִת
Transliteration: bayith
Pronunciation: bah'-yith
Description: probably from בָּנָה abbreviated; a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.); court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). - Strong's Number: H1044
There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֵּית עֵקֶד
Transliteration: Bêyth ʻÊqed
Pronunciation: bayth ay'-ked
Description: from בַּיִת and a derivative of עָקַד; house of (the) binding (for sheep-shearing); Beth-Eked, a place in Palestine; shearing house. - Strong's Number: H1870
There are 627 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דֶּרֶךְ
Transliteration: derek
Pronunciation: deh'-rek
Description: from דָּרַךְ; a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb; along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever).