2 Kings 9:30 · KJV

"And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window."

King James Version

Passage Context

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

²⁹And in the eleventh year of Joram the son of Ahab began Ahaziah to reign over Judah.

³⁰And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window.

³¹And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master?

³²And he lifted up his face to the window, and said, Who is on my side? who? And there looked out to him two or three eunuchs.

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Reflection Questions

What does Jezebel's response to Jehu reveal about her character?

How do you react when faced with a challenge?

When have you tried to maintain control in a difficult situation?

Life Application

identity

Consider how you present yourself to others. Are you authentic or trying to manipulate perceptions?

courage

Be bold in facing challenges, trusting in God's strength to guide you.

People in This Verse

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

JezebelOT

Jezebel was the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Zidonians, and became infamous for promoting Baal worship in Israel. Her marriage to Ahab had profound implications for Israel's religious landscape.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:31

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