2 Kings 9:26 · KJV

"Surely 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."

King James Version

Passage Context

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.

²⁷But when Ahaziah the king of Judah saw this, he fled by the way of the garden house. And Jehu followed after him, and said, Smite him also in the chariot. And they did so at the going up to Gur, which is by Ibleam. And he fled to Megiddo, and died there.

²⁸And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to injustice in your life?

What does God's judgment mean for you personally?

When have you witnessed wrongdoing that needed addressing?

Life Application

justice

Stand up for those who cannot defend themselves. Advocate for fairness in your community.

faith

Trust that God sees all injustices and will act in His timing.

People in This Verse

AhabOT

Ahab was the king of Israel known for his marriage to Jezebel and for leading Israel into idolatry. His reign was marked by conflict with the prophets of Yahweh.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:30

NabothOT

Naboth was a Jezreelite who owned a vineyard that Ahab desired. He refused to sell it, standing firm in his rights and heritage.

First appearance: 1 Kings 21:1

Places in This Verse

Jezreel(Zerin, Israel today)

An ancient city that served as a royal city for the kings of Israel, known for its fertile land.

Connection to Jesus

messianic prophecy

This verse reflects God's justice and retribution, themes that are fulfilled in Christ's ultimate judgment.

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