What does 2 Kings 9:30 mean?

2 Kings 9:30 highlights themes such as deception, futility, pride when read in context.

How should I apply 2 Kings 9:30 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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.

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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Proverbs 16:18
This verse applies the principle that pride leads to downfall.
Matthew 23:27
This verse contrasts Jezebel's outward appearance with her inner corruption.