2 Kings 9:37 KJV,ASV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 9:30-37

The greatest delinquent in the house of Ahab was Jezebel: it was she that introduced Baal, slew the Lord's prophets, contrived the murder of Naboth, stirred up her husband first, and then her sons, to do wickedly; a cursed woman she is here called (2 Kgs. 9:34), a curse to the country, and whom all that wished well to their country had a curse for. Three reigns her reign had lasted, but now, at length, her day had come to fall. We read of a false prophetess in the church of Thyatira that is... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 9:37

And the carcass of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the face of the field in the portion of Jezreel ,.... For upon this spot her carcass fell when thrown out of the window of the king's palace, and here it was left; for the vineyard of Naboth the Jezreelite, which was in the portion of Jezreel, was next to the palace, 1 Kings 21:1 , there seems to be some allusion to her name Jezebel, which signifies "where is dung?" so that they shall not say, this is Jezebel ; there being nothing left... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 9:37

And the carcass of Jezebel shall be as dung - As it was not buried under the earth, but was eaten by the dogs, this saying was also literally fulfilled. They shall not say , This is Jezebel - As she could not be buried, she could have no funeral monument. Though so great a woman by her birth, connections, and alliances, she had not the honor of a tomb! There was not even a solitary stone to say, Here lies Jezebel! not even a mound of earth to designate the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37

THE ANOINTING OF JEHU . His MURDER OF JEHORAM AND AHAZIAH . THE DEATH OF JEZEBEL . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37

The deaths of Jehoram and Jezebel; or, the Divine law of retribution. King Jehoram was lying sick at Jezreel of the wounds he had received in battle from the Syrians. Ahaziah King of Judah had come down to visit him, and, as they conversed together, the watchman upon the city wall brought tidings of an armed company approaching. Jehu, at the head of them, was by-and-by recognized by his furious driving. He had already been proclaimed king in Ramoth-Gilead, but Jehoram knew nothing of this.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:14-37

Jehu as avenger. No sooner is Jehu proclaimed king than, with characteristic decision, he gives orders that no one be permitted to leave the city to carry news to Jehoram; then, mounting his chariot, he drives off furiously to Jezreel. Whatever Jehu did, he did "with all his might" ( Ecclesiastes 9:10 ). It is this vigorous decision of character which made him so suitable an instrument in executing God's vengeance on the house of Ahab, I. JEHU 'S APPROACH TO JEZREEL . 1. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:25-37

Retribution may be long in coming, but it comes at last. Even a heathen could say, "Raro antecedentem scelestum deseruit pede poena claudo" (Horace, 'Od.,' 2 Kings 3:2 , lines 31, 32). Yet throughout all history evil-disposed men have persisted in wicked and cruel conduct, just as if it was not only possible, but probable, that retribution would be escaped. The lesson thus needs continually to be impressed on men, that, sooner or later, retribution must come—that there is no escape from... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:37

And the carcass of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the face of the field (comp. Psalms 83:10 ; Zephaniah 1:17 ; Jeremiah 9:22 ; Jeremiah 16:4 , etc.). The expression was proverbial. In the portion of Jezreel (see the comment on the preceding verse); so that they shall not say, This is Jezebel. The fragments of the body were so scattered that there could be no collective tomb, no place whereat admirers could congregate and say, "Here lies the great queen—here lies Jezebel." To rest... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 9:36-37

2 Kings 9:36-37. He said, This is the word of the Lord He now calls to mind the words of the Prophet Elijah, which before he had forgot, or did not regard. And the carcass of Jezebel, &c. These words are not extant in the place where this prophecy is first mentioned, 1 Kings 21:23; but are here added by Jehu, by way of explication and amplification. So that they shall not say, This is Jezebel No memory of her, nothing whereby it might be known there had been such a woman as Jezebel,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 9:11-37

Jehu’s revolution (9:11-10:14)On hearing of Jehu’s anointing as king, Jehu’s senior officers swore their immediate allegiance (11-13). Without allowing time for news of the rebellion to leak out, Jehu set off for Jezreel (14-16). As he approached the city, Joram and Ahaziah, unaware of the rebellion, went out to meet him. Joram was killed on the spot, appropriately at Naboth’s vineyard (17-26; cf. 1 Kings 21:17-19). Ahaziah was killed after a chase (27-29). Jehu quickly went on to Jezreel to... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 9:30-37

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 9:37

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Kings 9:37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:14-37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:25-37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:37

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 9:36-37

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 9:11-37

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