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Jehu said, &#8220If you desire to make me king, don&#8217t let anyone slip out of the city to go and tell the news in Jezreel.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/2_kings/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> But King Joram was wounded in the fighting and returned to Jezreel to recover from his wounds.) So Jehu told the men with him, “If you want me to be king, don’t let anyone leave town and go to Jezreel to report what we have done.” <a href="/esv/2_kings/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> but King Joram had returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds that the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) So Jehu said, “If this is your decision, then let no one slip out of the city to go and tell the news in Jezreel.” <a href="/bsb/2_kings/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he had suffered at the hands of the Arameans in the battle against Hazael their king.) So Jehu said, “If you commanders wish to make me king, then do not let anyone escape from the city to go and tell it in Jezreel.” <a href="/kjv/2_kings/9.htm">King James Bible</a> But king Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If it be your minds, then let none go forth nor escape out of the city to go to tell it in Jezreel. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/9.htm">New King James Version</a> But King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds which the Syrians had inflicted on him when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, “If you are so minded, let no one leave or escape from the city to go and tell it in Jezreel.” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to have himself healed of the wounds which the Arameans had inflicted on him when he fought Hazael king of Aram. So Jehu said to the other men, “If this is your intent, then let no one escape from the city to go tell about it in Jezreel.” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to be healed of the wounds which the Arameans had inflicted on him when he fought with Hazael king of Aram. So Jehu said, &#8220If this is your mind, then let no one escape or leave the city to go tell it in Jezreel.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to be healed of the wounds which the Arameans had inflicted on him when he fought with Hazael king of Aram. So Jehu said, “If this is your mind, then let no one escape or leave the city to go tell it in Jezreel.” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> but King Joram had returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Arameans had struck him with when he fought with Hazael king of Aram. So Jehu said, “If this is your mind, then let no one escape or leave the city to go declare it in Jezreel.” <a href="/amp/2_kings/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to heal from the wounds which the Arameans had inflicted on him when he fought with Hazael king of Aram. So Jehu said, “If this is your intent, let no one survive and leave the city (Ramoth-gilead) to go and tell of the plan in Jezreel [the capital].” <a href="/csb/2_kings/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him when he fought against Aram’s King Hazael. Jehu said, “If you commanders wish to make me king, then don’t let anyone escape from the city to go tell about it in Jezreel.” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him when he fought against Aram&#8217s King Hazael. Jehu said, &#8220If you commanders wish to make me king, then don&#8217t let anyone escape from the city to go tell about it in Jezreel.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> but king Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If this be your mind, then let none escape and go forth out of the city, to go to tell it in Jezreel. <a href="/erv/2_kings/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> but king Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If this be your mind, then let none escape and go forth out of the city, to go to tell it in Jezreel. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> But King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he received while fighting King Hazael of Aram.) Then Jehu said, "If you want me to be king, don't let anyone escape from the city to take the news to Jezreel." <a href="/isv/2_kings/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> King Jehoram had returned to Jezreel to recover from wounds he had sustained from the Arameans when he had fought against King Hazael from Aram. So Jehu concluded, "Since this is what you've decided, then let no one get away, leave the city, and go report to Jezreel!" <a href="/msb/2_kings/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he had suffered at the hands of the Arameans in the battle against Hazael their king.) So Jehu said, ?If you commanders wish to make me king, then do not let anyone escape from the city to go and tell it in Jezreel.? <a href="/net/2_kings/9.htm">NET Bible</a> But King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he received from the Syrians when he fought against King Hazael of Syria. Jehu told his supporters, "If you really want me to be king, then don't let anyone escape from the city to go and warn Jezreel." <a href="/nheb/2_kings/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> but king Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Arameans had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Aram.) Jehu said, "If this is your thinking, then let no one escape and go out of the city, to go to tell it in Jezreel." <a href="/wbt/2_kings/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But king Joram had returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If it is your minds, then let none go forth nor escape from the city to go to tell it in Jezreel. <a href="/web/2_kings/9.htm">World English Bible</a> but King Joram had returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) Jehu said, “If this is your thinking, then let no one escape and go out of the city to go to tell it in Jezreel.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and King Joram turns back to be healed in Jezreel, of the wounds with which the Arameans strike him in his fighting with Hazael king of Aram. And Jehu says, “If it is your mind, do not let an escaped one go out from the city, to go to declare [it] in Jezreel.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and king Joram turneth back to be healed in Jezreel, of the wounds with which the Aramaeans smite him, in his fighting with Hazael king of Aram) -- and Jehu saith, 'If it is your mind, let not an escaped one go out from the city, to go to declare it in Jezreel.' <a href="/slt/2_kings/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jehoram the king turned back to be healed in Jezreel from the blows which the Aramites struck him in his warring with Hazael king of Aram.) And Jehu will say, If it is your soul, none escaping, shall go forth from the city to go to announce in Jezreel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And was returned to be healed in Jezrahel of his wounds, for the Syrians had wounded him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Jehu said: If it please you, let no man go forth or flee out of the city, lest he go, and tell in Jezrahel. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he had returned, so that he might be cured at Jezreel, because of his wounds. For the Syrians had struck him, while he was fighting against Hazael, the king of Syria. And Jehu said, “If it pleases you, let no one depart, fleeing from the city; otherwise he may go and give a report in Jezreel.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/9.htm">New American Bible</a> but had returned to Jezreel to be healed of the wounds the Arameans had inflicted on him in the battle against Hazael, king of Aram.) Jehu said to them, “If this is what you really want, see that no one escapes from the city to report in Jezreel.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> but King Joram had returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him, when he fought against King Hazael of Aram. So Jehu said, “If this is your wish, then let no one slip out of the city to go and tell the news in Jezreel.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But King Joram had returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Arameans had inflicted on him when he fought against Hazael king of Aram.) And Jehu said, If it please you, let no one go forth nor escape out of the city to tell it in Jezreel. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Yoram the King returned to be healed in Yizreil from the wound with which the Edomites wounded him when he fought with Khazail, King of Edom, and Yahu said: “If your souls are willing, do not go out to escape from the city to go and show it in Yizreil.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> but king Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Arameans had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Aram.--And Jehu said: 'If this be your mind, then let none escape and go forth out of the city, to go to tell it in Jezreel.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And king Joram had returned to be healed in Jezrael of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, in his war with Azael king of Syria. And Ju said, If your heart is with me, let there not go forth out of the city one fugitive to go and report to Jezrael. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/9-15.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=3023" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/9.htm">Jehu Kills Joram and Ahaziah</a> 14Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram, 15<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">but King</a> <a href="/hebrew/3088.htm" title="3088: yə·hō·w·rām (N-proper-ms) -- From Yhovah and ruwm; Jehovah-raised; Jehoram, the name of a Syrian and of three Israelites.">Joram</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: way·yā·šāḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">had returned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3157.htm" title="3157: ḇiy·zə·rə·‘el (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- From zara' and 'el; God will sow; Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites.">to Jezreel</a> <a href="/hebrew/7495.htm" title="7495: lə·hiṯ·rap·pê (Prep-l:: V-Hitpael-Inf) -- To heal. Or raphah; a primitive root; properly, to mend, i.e. to cure.">to recover</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/4347.htm" title="4347: ham·mak·kîm (Art:: N-fp) -- A blow, wound, slaughter. Or makkeh; from nakah; a blow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence.">the wounds</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: yak·ku·hū (V-Hifil-Imperf-3mp:: 3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">he had suffered</a> <a href="/hebrew/761.htm" title="761: ’ă·ram·mîm (N-proper-mp) -- An inhab. of Aram (Syria). Patrial from 'Aram; an Aramite or Aramaean.">at the hands of the Arameans</a> <a href="/hebrew/3898.htm" title="3898: bə·hil·lā·ḥă·mōw (Prep-b:: V-Nifal-Inf:: 3ms) -- To feed on, to consume, to battle. A primitive root; to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle.">in the battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: ’eṯ- (Prep) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/2371.htm" title="2371: ḥă·zā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- God sees, a king of Aram (Syria). Or Chazahoel; from chazah and 'el; God has seen; Chazael, a king of Syria.">Hazael</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: me·leḵ (N-msc) -- King. From malak; a king.">their king.)</a> <a href="/hebrew/758.htm" title="758: ’ă·rām (N-proper-fs) -- Syria and its inhab., also the names of a son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and an Isr. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/3058.htm" title="3058: yê·hū (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is He, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and huw'; Jehovah He; Jehu, the name of five Israelites.">So Jehu</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/518.htm" title="518: ’im- (Conj) -- If. A primitive particle; used very widely as demonstrative, lo!">“If</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yêš (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5315.htm" title="5315: nap̄·šə·ḵem (N-fsc:: 2mp) -- From naphash; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. Animal of vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense.">you commanders wish to make me king,</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">then do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: yê·ṣê (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">let anyone</a> <a href="/hebrew/6412.htm" title="6412: p̄ā·lîṭ (N-ms) -- Escaped one, fugitive. Or paleyt; or palet; from palat; a refugee.">escape</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/5892.htm" title="5892: hā·‘îr (Art:: N-fs) -- Excitement. Or par; or ayar; from uwr a city in the widest sense.">the city</a> <a href="/hebrew/1980.htm" title="1980: lā·le·ḵeṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To go, come, walk. Akin to yalak; a primitive root; to walk.">to go</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: lag·gīḏ (Prep-l:: V-Hifil-Inf) -- To be conspicuous. ">and tell it</a> <a href="/hebrew/3157.htm" title="3157: bə·yiz·rə·‘el (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- From zara' and 'el; God will sow; Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites.">in Jezreel.”</a> 16Then Jehu got into his chariot and went to Jezreel, because Joram was laid up there and Ahaziah king of Judah had gone down to see him.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a> You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. <a href="/2_kings/8-28.htm">2 Kings 8:28-29</a> Then Ahaziah went with Joram son of Ahab to fight against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth-gilead, and the Arameans wounded Joram. / So King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him at Ramah when he fought against Hazael king of Aram. Then Ahaziah son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab, because Joram had been wounded. <a href="/1_kings/21-21.htm">1 Kings 21:21-24</a> This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. / I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’ / And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’ ... <a href="/2_kings/10-10.htm">2 Kings 10:10</a> Know, then, that not a word the LORD has spoken against the house of Ahab will fail, for the LORD has done what He promised through His servant Elijah.” <a href="/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12-13</a> “Why is my lord weeping?” asked Hazael. “Because I know the evil you will do to the Israelites,” Elisha replied. “You will set fire to their fortresses, kill their young men with the sword, dash their little ones to pieces, and rip open their pregnant women.” / “But how could your servant, a mere dog, do such a monstrous thing?” said Hazael. And Elisha answered, “The LORD has shown me that you will be king over Aram.” <a href="/1_kings/21-19.htm">1 Kings 21:19</a> Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’” <a href="/2_kings/10-17.htm">2 Kings 10:17</a> When Jehu came to Samaria, he struck down everyone belonging to Ahab who remained there, until he had destroyed them, according to the word that the LORD had spoken to Elijah. <a href="/2_kings/8-25.htm">2 Kings 8:25</a> In the twelfth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah. <a href="/2_kings/10-30.htm">2 Kings 10:30</a> Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.” <a href="/2_kings/8-7.htm">2 Kings 8:7-15</a> Then Elisha came to Damascus while Ben-hadad king of Aram was sick, and the king was told, “The man of God has come here.” / So the king said to Hazael, “Take a gift in your hand, go to meet the man of God, and inquire of the LORD through him, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’” / So Hazael went to meet Elisha, taking with him a gift of forty camel loads of every good thing from Damascus. And he went in and stood before him and said, “Your son Ben-hadad king of Aram has sent me to ask, ‘Will I recover from this illness?’” ... <a href="/2_kings/10-1.htm">2 Kings 10:1-11</a> Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. So Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria to the officials of Jezreel, to the elders, and to the guardians of the sons of Ahab, saying: / “When this letter arrives, since your master’s sons are with you and you have chariots and horses, a fortified city and weaponry, / select the best and most worthy son of your master, set him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.” ... <a href="/2_kings/10-18.htm">2 Kings 10:18-28</a> Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot. / Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal. / And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it. ... <a href="/2_kings/10-34.htm">2 Kings 10:34-36</a> As for the rest of the acts of Jehu, along with all his accomplishments and all his might, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Israel? / And Jehu rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria, and his son Jehoahaz reigned in his place. / So the duration of Jehu’s reign over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years. <a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">2 Kings 11:1-3</a> When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs. / But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. / And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. <a href="/2_kings/11-13.htm">2 Kings 11:13-16</a> When Athaliah heard the noise from the guards and the people, she went out to the people in the house of the LORD. / And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!” / And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But king Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If it be your minds, then let none go forth nor escape out of the city to go to tell it in Jezreel.Joram [heb] Jehoram <a href="/2_kings/8-29.htm">2 Kings 8:29</a> And king Joram went back to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick.<a href="/2_chronicles/22-6.htm">2 Chronicles 22:6</a> And he returned to be healed in Jezreel because of the wounds which were given him at Ramah, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria. And Azariah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Jehoram the son of Ahab at Jezreel, because he was sick.had given [heb] smote <a href="/1_samuel/27-9.htm">1 Samuel 27:9-11</a> And David smote the land, and left neither man nor woman alive, and took away the sheep, and the oxen, and the asses, and the camels, and the apparel, and returned, and came to Achish… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-29.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-24.htm">City</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-17.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-11.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-29.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">Hazael</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-29.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-21.htm">Inflicted</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-10.htm">Jezreel</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">Joram</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-11.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/2_samuel/17-8.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-29.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-29.htm">Wounds</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/12-17.htm">Aram</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-5.htm">Arameans</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-28.htm">City</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-24.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-22.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-17.htm">Fought</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">Hazael</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-6.htm">Healed</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-17.htm">Inflicted</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-16.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-16.htm">Jezreel</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-16.htm">Joram</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">Mind</a> <a href="/nehemiah/8-8.htm">Minds</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-17.htm">Syria</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-5.htm">Syrians</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-21.htm">Wounds</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 9</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Elisha sends a young prophet with instructions to anoint Jehu at Ramoth Gilead</a> 4. <a href="/2_kings/9-4.htm">The prophet having done his message, flees</a> 11. <a href="/2_kings/9-11.htm">Jehu, being made king by the soldiers, kills Joram in the field of Naboth</a> 27. <a href="/2_kings/9-27.htm">Ahaziah is slain at Gur, and buried at Jerusalem</a> 30. <a href="/2_kings/9-30.htm">Proud Jezebel is thrown down out of a window, and eaten by dogs.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>but King Joram had returned to Jezreel King Joram, also known as Jehoram, was the son of Ahab and Jezebel, rulers of the Northern Kingdom of Israel. Jezreel was a significant city in the northern kingdom, serving as a royal residence and military stronghold. The return to Jezreel indicates a strategic retreat to a place of safety and recuperation. Jezreel's location in the fertile valley made it a desirable place for a king to recover.to recover from the wounds he had suffered Joram's wounds were a result of conflict, highlighting the constant state of warfare during this period. The injuries suggest a significant battle, reflecting the turbulent times in Israel's history. The need for recovery underscores the severity of his injuries, which may have weakened his rule and created an opportunity for political upheaval.at the hands of the Arameans The Arameans, originating from modern-day Syria, were frequent adversaries of Israel. Their conflicts with Israel are well-documented throughout the Old Testament, often serving as instruments of divine judgment against Israel's unfaithfulness. The Arameans' military prowess was a constant threat to Israel's stability.in the battle against Hazael their king. Hazael was a formidable king of Aram, known for his aggressive expansion and military campaigns. His rise to power was prophesied by Elisha (<a href="/2_kings/8-12.htm">2 Kings 8:12-13</a>), and he became a significant adversary to Israel. The battle against Hazael represents the ongoing struggle between Israel and its neighbors, often seen as a consequence of Israel's disobedience to God.So Jehu said, “If you commanders wish to make me king, Jehu, a commander in Israel's army, was anointed by a prophet sent by Elisha to become king (<a href="/2_kings/9.htm">2 Kings 9:1-6</a>). His statement to the commanders indicates a coup, a common method of regime change in ancient times. The support of military leaders was crucial for Jehu's success, reflecting the importance of military power in political transitions.then do not let anyone escape from the city Jehu's command to prevent anyone from escaping the city underscores the need for secrecy and surprise in his plan to seize the throne. Controlling information was vital to ensure the success of his coup, preventing Joram from receiving any warning or preparing a defense.to go and tell it in Jezreel.” Jezreel, where Joram was recovering, was the target of Jehu's coup. Preventing news from reaching Jezreel was crucial to maintain the element of surprise. This strategic move highlights the importance of communication and intelligence in ancient warfare and political maneuvers. Jehu's actions were in fulfillment of divine prophecy, as he was chosen to execute judgment on the house of Ahab (<a href="/2_kings/9-7.htm">2 Kings 9:7-10</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/k/king_joram.htm">King Joram</a> The king of Israel who was wounded in battle against the Arameans and returned to Jezreel to recover. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehu.htm">Jehu</a> A commander in the army of Israel who is anointed to become king and tasked with executing judgment on the house of Ahab. 3. <a href="/topical/h/hazael.htm">Hazael</a> The king of Aram who fought against Joram, inflicting wounds upon him. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jezreel.htm">Jezreel</a> The city where King Joram went to recover from his wounds and where significant events in the account unfold. 5. <a href="/topical/a/arameans.htm">Arameans</a> The people of Aram, who were in conflict with Israel during this period.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership_changes.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership Changes</a> The transition of power from Joram to Jehu demonstrates God's control over leadership and His ability to raise up leaders according to His purposes. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_justice.htm">Judgment and Justice</a> Jehu's anointing and subsequent actions are a reminder of God's justice and the fulfillment of His prophetic word against the house of Ahab. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a> Jehu's willingness to act upon his anointing highlights the importance of obedience to God's calling, even when it involves difficult tasks. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a> The downfall of Joram and the house of Ahab serves as a warning about the consequences of turning away from God and leading others into sin. <a href="/topical/s/strategic_action_in_god's_plan.htm">Strategic Action in God's Plan</a> Jehu's command to prevent anyone from escaping to Jezreel underscores the need for strategic and decisive action when following God's directives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 9</a> <a href="/q/how_does_jehu's_judgment_fit_divine_mercy.htm">How do we reconcile the harsh judgment carried out by Jehu in 2 Kings 9 with biblical themes of mercy and divine justice?</a> <a href="/q/what_events_are_described_in_2_kings.htm">What events are described in 2 Kings?</a> <a href="/q/evidence_for_jehu's_overthrow_of_joram.htm">Is there archaeological evidence supporting Jehu's violent overthrow of Joram and the circumstances of Jezebel's death (2 Kings 9:21-37)?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_king_ahaziah_biblically.htm">Who was King Ahaziah in biblical history?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(15) If it be your minds.--Literally, if it be your soul; some MSS., "if it be with your soul," as in <a href="/genesis/23-8.htm" title="And he communed with them, saying, If it be your mind that I should bury my dead out of my sight; hear me, and entreat for me to Ephron the son of Zohar,">Genesis 23:8</a>. The Vulg. paraphrases correctly, si vobis placet.Let none go forth.--Literally, let not a fugitive go forth. This proves that Ramoth was in the hands of the Israelite army. If they were besieging the city, as Josephus relates, Jehu's command is unintelligible.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 15. - But King Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael King of Syria (see the comment on 2 Kings 8:29). And Jehu said, If it be your minds. As soon as he is proclaimed king, Jehu addresses himself to the captains, and proposes a policy. He does not venture to assume a tone of authority, or of imperative command, since he is still but a pretender, and not "established in the kingdom." "If it be your minds," he says; i.e. "If you agree with me, and have nothing to urge against my proposal. Then let none go forth nor escape from the city - literally, let no escaper go forth from the city - equivalent to let no one quit the city - to go to tell it in Jezreel. This is the important point. Secrecy was absolutely essential. If the revolt had got wind - and a single messenger might have carried the news - the whole attempt might have failed, or only have succeeded after a long and bloody civil war. All John's efforts were bent on keeping his revolt secret until he himself announced it to the astonished king (see ver. 22). <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/9-15.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>but King הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Joram יְהוֹרָ֨ם (yə·hō·w·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3088.htm">Strong's 3088: </a> Jehoram -- 'the LORD is exalted', the name of several Israelites had returned וַיָּשָׁב֩ (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> To turn back, in, to retreat, again to Jezreel בִיְזְרְעֶ֗אל (ḇiy·zə·rə·‘el) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3157.htm">Strong's 3157: </a> Jezreel -- 'God sows', two Israelites, also two cities in Israel, also a valley in Northern Israel to recover לְהִתְרַפֵּ֣א (lə·hiṯ·rap·pê) Preposition-l | Verb - Hitpael - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7495.htm">Strong's 7495: </a> To mend, to cure from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the wounds הַמַּכִּים֙ (ham·mak·kîm) Article | Noun - feminine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4347.htm">Strong's 4347: </a> A wound, carnage, pestilence he had suffered יַכֻּ֣הוּ (yak·ku·hū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> To strike [at the hands] of the Arameans אֲרַמִּ֔ים (’ă·ram·mîm) Noun - proper - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_761.htm">Strong's 761: </a> Aramean -- an inhabitant of Aram (Syria) in the battle בְּהִלָּ֣חֲמ֔וֹ (bə·hil·lā·ḥă·mōw) Preposition-b | Verb - Nifal - Infinitive construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3898.htm">Strong's 3898: </a> To feed on, to consume, to battle against אֶת־ (’eṯ-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> Nearness, near, with, by, at, among Hazael חֲזָאֵ֖ל (ḥă·zā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2371.htm">Strong's 2371: </a> Hazael -- 'God sees', a king of Aram (Syria) their king.) מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king So Jehu יֵהוּא֙ (yê·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3058.htm">Strong's 3058: </a> Jehu -- 'the LORD is He', the name of several Israelites said, וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “If אִם־ (’im-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_518.htm">Strong's 518: </a> Lo!, whether?, if, although, Oh that!, when, not you commanders wish to make me king, נַפְשְׁכֶ֔ם (nap̄·šə·ḵem) Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5315.htm">Strong's 5315: </a> A soul, living being, life, self, person, desire, passion, appetite, emotion then do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not let anyone יֵצֵ֤א (yê·ṣê) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim escape פָלִיט֙ (p̄ā·lîṭ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6412.htm">Strong's 6412: </a> Escaped one, fugitive from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the city הָעִ֔יר (hā·‘îr) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5892.htm">Strong's 5892: </a> Excitement to go לָלֶ֖כֶת (lā·le·ḵeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1980.htm">Strong's 1980: </a> To go, come, walk and tell [it] לְהַגִּ֥יד (lə·hag·gîḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous in Jezreel.? בְּיִזְרְעֶֽאל׃ (bə·yiz·rə·‘el) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3157.htm">Strong's 3157: </a> Jezreel -- 'God sows', two Israelites, also two cities in Israel, also a valley in Northern Israel <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/9-15.htm">2 Kings 9:15 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/9-15.htm">2 Kings 9:15 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/9-15.htm">2 Kings 9:15 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/9-15.htm">2 Kings 9:15 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/9-15.htm">2 Kings 9:15 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/9-15.htm">2 Kings 9:15 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/9-15.htm">2 Kings 9:15 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/9-15.htm">2 Kings 9:15 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/9-15.htm">2 Kings 9:15 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/9-15.htm">2 Kings 9:15 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-15.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 9:15 But king Joram was returned to be (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 9:14"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 9:14" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/9-16.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 9:16"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 9:16" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>