King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and [there shall be] none to bury [her]. And he opened the door, and fled.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Moreover, the dogs will eat Izevel in the dumping-ground of Yizre'el, and there will be no one to bury her.'" Then he opened the door and fled.
Berean Standard Bible:
And on the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour Jezebel, and there will be no one to bury her.’” Then the young prophet opened the door and ran.
American Standard Version:
And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. And he opened the door, and fled.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the dogs{H3611} shall eat{H398} Jezebel{H348} in the portion{H2506} of Jezreel{H3157}, and there shall be none to bury{H6912} her. And he opened{H6605} the door{H1817}, and fled{H5127}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Kings 9:35
- And they went to bury her: but they found no more of her than the skull, and the feet, and the palms of [her] hands.
2 Kings 9:36
- 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:
1 Kings 21:23
- And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.
Jeremiah 22:19
- He shall be buried with the burial of an ass, drawn and cast forth beyond the gates of Jerusalem.
2 Kings 9:3
- Then take the box of oil, and pour [it] on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.
Judges 3:26
- And Ehud escaped while they tarried, and passed beyond the quarries, and escaped unto Seirath.
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Commentary for 2 Kings 9:10
2 Kings 9:10 is a verse that foretells the gruesome death of Jezebel, the queen of Israel and wife of King Ahab. The verse is part of a longer narrative concerning the prophecies of Elijah and Elisha against the house of Ahab for their idolatry and wickedness. Jezebel, in particular, was known for her role in promoting the worship of the Phoenician god Baal and for her ruthless political machinations, which included the persecution of prophets of Yahweh.
The historical context of this verse is set during a time of great political and religious turmoil in Israel. The kingdom had been divided into Israel and Judah, with the northern kingdom of Israel, where Jezebel reigned, frequently engaging in pagan practices introduced by King Ahab and his Phoenician wife. The themes of the verse include divine retribution, the judgment of God against idolatry and unrighteousness, and the fulfillment of prophecy.
In the verse, the prophecy speaks of Jezebel being eaten by dogs in Jezreel, a city in the northern kingdom of Israel. This was a particularly dishonorable way to die and be treated after death, as burial was an important cultural and religious practice in the ancient Near East. The mention of dogs consuming her body underscores the complete disgrace that would befall her, emphasizing the severity of her sins in the eyes of the Lord.
The latter part of the verse, "and he opened the door, and fled," likely refers to the messenger who had been sent by Elisha to anoint Jehu as the new king of Israel (2 Kings 9:1-3). This messenger was to deliver the prophecy of Jezebel's downfall to Jehu, who would be the instrument of God's justice. After delivering the message, the messenger fled, possibly out of fear of the impending violence and the wrath of Jehu, who would go on to fulfill this prophecy by killing Jezebel as recorded in 2 Kings 9:30-37.
In summary, 2 Kings 9:10 encapsulates the themes of divine judgment, the consequences of idolatry, and the fulfillment of God's word through the prophets. It also highlights the dramatic end of a powerful and notorious queen whose actions had significant repercussions for the nation of Israel.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3611
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כֶּלֶב
Transliteration: keleb
Pronunciation: keh'-leb
Description: from an unused root means. to yelp, or else to attack; a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute; dog. - Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. - Strong's Number: H348
There are 94 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אִיזֶבֶל
Transliteration: ʼÎyzebel
Pronunciation: ee-zeh'-bel
Description: from אִיlemma אי missing vowel, corrected to אִי and זְבֻל; Izebel, the wife of king Ahab; Jezebel. - Strong's Number: H2506
There are 63 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֵלֶק
Transliteration: chêleq
Pronunciation: khay'lek
Description: from חָלַק; properly, smoothness (of the tongue); also an allotment; flattery, inheritance, part, [idiom] partake, portion. - Strong's Number: H3157
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִזְרְעֵאל
Transliteration: Yizrᵉʻêʼl
Pronunciation: yiz-reh-ale'
Description: from זָרַע and אֵל; God will sow; Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites; Jezreel. - Strong's Number: H6912
There are 122 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָבַר
Transliteration: qâbar
Pronunciation: kaw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; to inter; [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier). - Strong's Number: H6605
There are 133 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: פָּתַח
Transliteration: pâthach
Pronunciation: paw-thakh'
Description: a primitive root; to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve; appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. - Strong's Number: H1817
There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דֶּלֶת
Transliteration: deleth
Pronunciation: deh'-leth
Description: from דָּלָה; something swinging, i.e. the valve of adoor; door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3). - Strong's Number: H5127
There are 143 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נוּס
Transliteration: nûwç
Pronunciation: noos
Description: a primitive root; to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver); [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing), put to flight, [idiom] hide, lift up a standard.