Bible Commentary

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. 10. the dogs shall eat Jezebel ] This fate had been foretold by Elijah 1Ki 21:23. The dogs in Eastern cities prowl hungrily about, and act as scavengers. Hence … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 9:10”

And I will make the house of Ahab like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah: 9. like the house of Jeroboam ] Against whom the like prophecy is spoken in 1Ki 14:10, and against Baasha in 1Ki 16:3-4. Fuente: The Cambridge Bible for … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 9:9”

For the whole house of Ahab shall perish: and I will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel: 8. On this verse see the notes on 1Ki 14:10. The entire family is doomed. God will cut off from Ahab every man child. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 9:8”

And thou shalt smite the house of Ahab thy master, that I may avenge the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of the LORD, at the hand of Jezebel. 7. thou shalt smite the house of Ahab thy master ] The punishment of Ahab had been postponed because … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 9:7”

And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, [even] over Israel. 6. went into the house ] The council was sitting in the courtyard, a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 9:6”

And when he came, behold, the captains of the host [were] sitting; and he said, I have an errand to thee, O captain. And Jehu said, Unto which of all us? And he said, To thee, O captain. 5. the captains of the host were sitting ] Perhaps discussing some matter connected with the defence … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 9:5”

So the young man, [even] the young man the prophet, went to Ramoth-gilead. Verse 4. The young man the prophet] This should be translated, The servant of the prophet; that is, the servant which Elisha now had in place of Gehazi. Fuente: Adam Clarke’s Commentary and Critical Notes on the Bible Which is here noted … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 9:4”

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. 3. Thus saith the Lord, I have anointed thee ] ‘God who would not countenance (by anointing) the erection of that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 9:3”

And when thou comest thither, look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him arise up from among his brethren, and carry him to an inner chamber; 2. Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi ] Jehu was no doubt well known both in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 9:2”

And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said unto him, Gird up thy loins, and take this box of oil in thine hand, and go to Ramoth-gilead: Ch. 2Ki 9:1-10. Elisha sends one of the sons of the prophets to anoint Jehu, and give him his commission (Not in … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 9:1”