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2 Kings 9:21 · KJV

"And Joram said, Make ready. And his chariot was made ready. And Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his chariot, and they went out against Jehu, and met him in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite."

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Passage Context

19Then he sent out a second on horseback, which came to them, and said, Thus saith the king, Is it peace? And Jehu answered, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me.
20And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously.
21And Joram said, Make ready. And his chariot was made ready. And Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his chariot, and they went out against Jehu, and met him in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite.
22And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many?
23And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, There is treachery, O Ahaziah.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to confrontations?

2

What does it mean for you to stand up against injustice?

3

When have you had to face someone in authority?

Life Application

justice

Consider how you can advocate for justice in your community.

courage

Identify a situation where you need to confront a difficult issue.

People in This Verse

AhaziahOT

Son of Jehoram and grandson of Jehoshaphat, he became king of Judah and was known for his alliance with the house of Ahab.

First appearance: 2 Kings 8:24

JoramOT

The son of Toi, who was sent to David to congratulate him and bring gifts. His role signifies diplomatic relations in the ancient Near East.

First appearance: 2 Samuel 8:10

Places in This Verse

Naboth's vineyard

Naboth's vineyard was a site of significant conflict in Israel's history, representing the injustices faced by the innocent. It was a symbol of Ahab's greed and moral failure.

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