King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Then said [Jehu] to Bidkar his captain, Take up, [and] cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite: for remember how that, when I and thou rode together after Ahab his father, the LORD laid this burden upon him;
Complete Jewish Bible:
"Pick him up," said Yehu to Bidkar his servant, "and throw him into the field of Navot the Yizre'eli; for remember how, when you and I were riding together after Ach'av his father, ADONAI pronounced this sentence against him:
Berean Standard Bible:
And Jehu said to Bidkar his officer, “Pick him up and throw him into the field of Naboth the Jezreelite. For remember that when you and I were riding together behind his father Ahab, the LORD lifted up this burden against him:
American Standard Version:
Then said Jehu to Bidkar his captain, Take up, and cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite; for remember how that, when I and thou rode together after Ahab his father, Jehovah laid this burden upon him:
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Then said{H559} Jehu to Bidkar{H920} his captain{H7991}, Take up{H5375}, and cast{H7993} him in the portion{H2513} of the field{H7704} of Naboth{H5022} the Jezreelite{H3158}: for remember{H2142} how that, when I and thou rode{H7392} together{H6776} after{H310} Ahab{H256} his father{H1}, the LORD{H3068} laid{H5375} this burden{H4853} upon him;
Cross-References (KJV):
1 Kings 21:19
- And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, Hast thou killed, and also taken possession? And thou shalt speak unto him, saying, Thus saith the LORD, In the place where dogs licked the blood of Naboth shall dogs lick thy blood, even thine.
1 Kings 21:24
- Him that dieth of Ahab in the city the dogs shall eat; and him that dieth in the field shall the fowls of the air eat.
1 Kings 21:29
- Seest thou how Ahab humbleth himself before me? because he humbleth himself before me, I will not bring the evil in his days: [but] in his son's days will I bring the evil upon his house.
Isaiah 13:1
- ¶ The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.
Matthew 11:30
- For my yoke [is] easy, and my burden is light.
Malachi 1:1
- ¶ The burden of the word of the LORD to Israel by Malachi.
Jeremiah 23:33
- ¶ And when this people, or the prophet, or a priest, shall ask thee, saying, What [is] the burden of the LORD? thou shalt then say unto them, What burden? I will even forsake you, saith the LORD.
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Commentary for 2 Kings 9:25
2 Kings 9:25 is a verse set within the broader narrative of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, during a period of great political and religious turmoil. The verse specifically captures a moment following King Joram's assassination, which is part of a divine retribution against the house of Ahab, Joram's father. King Ahab had been condemned by the prophet Elijah for his idolatry and for the unjust acquisition of Naboth's vineyard, an act that led to Naboth's execution (1 Kings 21).
In this verse, Jehu, who has just seized the throne through a coup, commands his captain, Bidkar, to dispose of Joram's body in the field of Naboth the Jezreelite. This act is symbolic, fulfilling the prophecy against Ahab's house. The field of Naboth is a significant location; it is the very land that Ahab had coveted and obtained through deceit and murder, for which he was condemned by God. By casting Joram's body there, Jehu is not only completing the prophecy against Joram, who continued in his father's idolatrous ways, but he is also drawing a direct connection to Ahab's sin.
The themes present in this verse include divine justice, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the consequences of sin. It highlights the biblical principle that God is attentive to the injustices committed by the powerful against the weak and that He ultimately holds the former accountable. The historical context is rooted in the dynastic struggles of the Israelite monarchy and the religious reforms initiated by Jehu, who sought to eradicate Baal worship introduced by Ahab's Phoenician queen, Jezebel. This verse serves as a pivotal moment in the narrative, demonstrating the downfall of a corrupt royal line and the sovereignty of Yahweh, the God of Israel, in the affairs of nations.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H920
There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּדְקַר
Transliteration: Bidqar
Pronunciation: bid-car'
Description: probably from דָּקַר with a prepositional prefix; by stabbing, i.e. assassin; Bidkar, an Israelite; Bidkar. - Strong's Number: H7991
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלִישׁ
Transliteration: shâlîysh
Pronunciation: shaw-leesh'
Description: or שָׁלוֹשׁ; (1 Chronicles 11:11; 1 Chronicles 12:18), or שָׁלֹשׁ; (2 Samuel 23:13), from שָׁלוֹשׁ; a triple, i.e. (as a musical instrument) a triangle (or perhaps rather threestringed lute); also (as an indefinite, great quantity) a three-fold measure (perhaps a treble ephah); also (as an officer) a general of the third rank (upward, i.e. the highest); captain, instrument of musick, (great) lord, (great) measure, prince, three (from the margin). - Strong's Number: H5375
There are 611 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָשָׂא
Transliteration: nâsâʼ
Pronunciation: naw-saw'
Description: or נָסָה; (Psalm 4:6 (אֲבַד)), a primitive root; to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative; accept, advance, arise, (able to, (armor), suffer to) bear(-er, up), bring (forth), burn, carry (away), cast, contain, desire, ease, exact, exalt (self), extol, fetch, forgive, furnish, further, give, go on, help, high, hold up, honorable ([phrase] man), lade, lay, lift (self) up, lofty, marry, magnify, [idiom] needs, obtain, pardon, raise (up), receive, regard, respect, set (up), spare, stir up, [phrase] swear, take (away, up), [idiom] utterly, wear, yield. - Strong's Number: H7993
There are 121 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׁלַךְ
Transliteration: shâlak
Pronunciation: shaw-lak
Description: a primitive root; to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively); adventure, cast (away, down, forth, off, out), hurl, pluck, throw. - Strong's Number: H2513
There are 25 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶלְקָה
Transliteration: chelqâh
Pronunciation: khel-kaw'
Description: feminine of חֵלֶק; properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery; also an allotment; field, flattering(-ry), ground, parcel, part, piece of land (ground), plat, portion, slippery place, smooth (thing). - Strong's Number: H7704
There are 309 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂדֶה
Transliteration: sâdeh
Pronunciation: saw-deh'
Description: or שָׂדַי; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field (as flat); country, field, ground, land, soil, [idiom] wild. - Strong's Number: H5022
There are 18 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נָבוֹת
Transliteration: Nâbôwth
Pronunciation: naw-both'
Description: feminine plural from the same as נֹב; fruits; Naboth, an Israelite; Naboth. - Strong's Number: H3158
There are 8 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יִזְרְעֵאלִי
Transliteration: Yizrᵉʻêʼlîy
Pronunciation: yiz-reh-ay-lee'
Description: patronymically from יִזְרְעֵאל; a Jizreelite or native of Jizreel; Jezreelite. - Strong's Number: H2142
There are 223 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זָכַר
Transliteration: zâkar
Pronunciation: zaw-kar'
Description: a primitive root; also as denominative from זָכָר; properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male; [idiom] burn (incense), [idiom] earnestly, be male, (make) mention (of), be mindful, recount, record(-er), remember, make to be remembered, bring (call, come, keep, put) to (in) remembrance, [idiom] still, think on, [idiom] well. - Strong's Number: H7392
There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָכַב
Transliteration: râkab
Pronunciation: raw-kab'
Description: a primitive root; to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch; bring (on (horse-) back), carry, get (oneself) up, on (horse-) back, put, (cause to, make to) ride (in a chariot, on, -r), set. - Strong's Number: H6776
There are 15 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צֶמֶד
Transliteration: tsemed
Pronunciation: tseh'-med
Description: a yoke or team (i.e. pair); hence, an acre (i.e. day's task for a yoke of cattle to plough); acre, couple, [idiom] together, two (donkeys), yoke (of oxen). - Strong's Number: H310
There are 766 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחַר
Transliteration: ʼachar
Pronunciation: akh-ar'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses); after (that, -ward), again, at, away from, back (from, -side), behind, beside, by, follow (after, -ing), forasmuch, from, hereafter, hinder end, [phrase] out (over) live, [phrase] persecute, posterity, pursuing, remnant, seeing, since, thence(-forth), when, with. - Strong's Number: H256
There are 397 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחְאָב
Transliteration: ʼAchʼâb
Pronunciation: akh-awb'
Description: once (by contraction) אֶחָב (Jeremiah 29:22); from אָח and אָב; brother (i.e. friend) of (his) father; Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon; Ahab. - Strong's Number: H1
There are 15773 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָב
Transliteration: ʼâb
Pronunciation: awb
Description: a primitive word; father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application; chief, (fore-) father(-less), [idiom] patrimony, principal. Compare names in 'Abi-'. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H4853
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַשָּׂא
Transliteration: massâʼ
Pronunciation: mas-saw'
Description: from נָשָׂא; a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly adoom, especially singing; mental, desire; burden, carry away, prophecy, [idiom] they set, song, tribute.