2 Kings 9:24 · KJV

"And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

²⁴And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot.

²⁵Then 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;

²⁶Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons, saith the LORD; and I will requite thee in this plat, saith the LORD. Now therefore take and cast him into the plat of ground, according to the word of the LORD.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to acts of violence?

What does this act of judgment mean for you personally?

When have you had to make a difficult decision that affected others?

Life Application

decisions

Reflect on the weight of your decisions and their impact on others.

justice

Consider how you can stand for justice in your own life.

People in This Verse

JehoramOT

Jehoram was a king of Israel who struggled with idolatry and sought to distance himself from the practices of his parents. His reign was marked by conflict and moral ambiguity.

First appearance: 2 Kings 1:17

JehuOT

Jehu was a prophet who delivered God's message of judgment against the house of Baasha. He played a key role in the political and spiritual history of Israel.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:12

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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