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2 Kings 10:12

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2 Kings 10:12 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

Then Jehu set out toward Samaria. At Beth-eked of the Shepherds,

King James Version KJV

¶ And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house in the way,

American Standard Version ASV

And he arose and departed, and went to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing-house of the shepherds in the way,

Bible in Basic English BBE

Then he got up and came to Samaria. And he was at the meeting-place of the keepers of sheep, by the way,

Free Bible Version FBV

Then Jehu left and went to Samaria. At Beth-eked of the Shepherds,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And he arose, and departed and came to Samaria. And as Iehu was in the way by an house where the shepheards did shere,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And he riseth, and cometh in and goeth to Samaria; he [is] at the shepherds' shearing-house in the way,

World English Bible WEB

He arose and departed, and went to Samaria. As he was at the shearing house of the shepherds on the way,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing-house in the way,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And he arose, and went to Samaria: and when he was come to the shepherds’ cabin in the way,

Translation for Translators T4T

Then Jehu left Jezreel and went toward Samaria. While he was going there, at a place called ‘Shepherds’ Camp’,

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Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 10:12

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2 Kings 10:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יָּ֨קָם֙ וַ/יָּבֹ֔א וַ/יֵּ֖לֶךְ שֹׁמְר֑וֹן ה֛וּא בֵּֽית עֵ֥קֶד הָרֹעִ֖ים בַּ/דָּֽרֶךְ
וַ/יָּ֨קָם֙ qûwm H6965 -kamai Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַ/יָּבֹ֔א bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
וַ/יֵּ֖לֶךְ yâlak H3212 to walk Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
שֹׁמְר֑וֹן Shômᵉrôwn H8111 Samaria N-proper
ה֛וּא hûwʼ H1931 he/she/it Pron
בֵּֽית Bêyth ʻÊqed H1044 Beth-eked N-proper
עֵ֥קֶד Bêyth ʻÊqed H1044 Beth-eked N-proper
הָרֹעִ֖ים râʻâh H7462 House of Shepherds N-proper
בַּ/דָּֽרֶךְ derek H1870 way Prep | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 10:12

וַ/יָּ֨קָם֙ qûwm H6965 "-kamai" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.
Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai
Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.
וַ/יָּבֹ֔א bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
וַ/יֵּ֖לֶךְ yâlak H3212 "to walk" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
שֹׁמְר֑וֹן Shômᵉrôwn H8111 "Samaria" N-proper
Samaria means watch mountain, a region in northern Palestine and the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel, located near Jerusalem. It was the kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel after Solomon's death.
Definition: § Samaria = "watch mountain" 1) the region of northern Palestine associated with the northern kingdom of the 10 tribes of Israel which split from the kingdom after the death of Solomon during the reign of his son Rehoboam and were ruled by Jeroboam 2) the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel located 30 miles (50 km) north of Jerusalem and 6 miles (10 km) northwest of Shechem
Usage: Occurs in 101 OT verses. KJV: Samaria. See also: 1 Kings 13:32; 2 Kings 17:5; Isaiah 7:9.
ה֛וּא hûwʼ H1931 "he/she/it" Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
בֵּֽית Bêyth ʻÊqed H1044 "Beth-eked" N-proper
Beth-eked means house of binding, also known as a shearing house, a place in the northern kingdom. The name refers to a place where sheep were sheared, an important activity in ancient Israel.
Definition: § Beth-eged = "house of binding" i.e. "shearing house" a place in the northern kingdom
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: shearing house. See also: 2 Kings 10:12; 2 Kings 10:14.
עֵ֥קֶד Bêyth ʻÊqed H1044 "Beth-eked" N-proper
Beth-eked means house of binding, also known as a shearing house, a place in the northern kingdom. The name refers to a place where sheep were sheared, an important activity in ancient Israel.
Definition: § Beth-eged = "house of binding" i.e. "shearing house" a place in the northern kingdom
Usage: Occurs in 2 OT verses. KJV: shearing house. See also: 2 Kings 10:12; 2 Kings 10:14.
הָרֹעִ֖ים râʻâh H7462 "House of Shepherds" N-proper
This verb means to care for or tend to someone or something, like a shepherd with his flock. It can also mean to rule over or associate with someone as a friend, and is sometimes used to describe a close relationship.
Definition: Ra'ah = "pasturing" perh. "binding-house of the shepherds"
Usage: Occurs in 139 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] break, companion, keep company with, devour, eat up, evil entreat, feed, use as a friend, make friendship with, herdman, keep (sheep) (-er), pastor, [phrase] shearing house, shepherd, wander, waste. See also: Genesis 4:2; Isaiah 40:11; Psalms 23:1.
בַּ/דָּֽרֶךְ derek H1870 "way" Prep | N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.

Study Notes — 2 Kings 10:12

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2 Kings 10:12 Summary

[Jehu is traveling to Samaria to continue his mission to destroy the house of Ahab, as God had promised through Elijah. This shows that God is in control of the events of human history, and He will fulfill His promises, as seen in verses like Jeremiah 29:11 and Isaiah 46:10. Jehu's journey to Samaria is a key part of God's plan to bring about a new era of leadership in Israel, and it serves as a reminder that God is always working to fulfill His purposes, as seen in Romans 8:28 and Proverbs 19:21.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Jehu set out toward Samaria after killing everyone in Jezreel who remained of the house of Ahab?

Jehu set out toward Samaria to continue his mission to destroy the house of Ahab, as prophesied by Elijah, and to take control of the kingdom, as seen in 2 Kings 9:1-13 and 1 Kings 21:17-24.

What is the significance of Beth-eked of the Shepherds in this verse?

Beth-eked of the Shepherds was a location where Jehu met some relatives of Ahaziah king of Judah, and it serves as a setting for the events that unfold in the subsequent verses, 2 Kings 10:13-14.

Is this verse a continuation of the story of Jehu's anointing as king?

Yes, this verse is a continuation of the story of Jehu's anointing as king, as seen in 2 Kings 9:1-13, where he was anointed by Elisha to destroy the house of Ahab and take the throne.

How does this verse relate to God's plan for Israel?

This verse relates to God's plan for Israel as it shows the fulfillment of God's promise to destroy the house of Ahab, as spoken through Elijah in 1 Kings 21:17-24, and to bring about a new era of leadership under Jehu, as seen in 2 Kings 10:30.

Reflection Questions

  1. What can we learn from Jehu's determination to fulfill God's plan, and how can we apply that to our own lives?
  2. How does this verse show God's sovereignty and control over the events of human history?
  3. What role does obedience play in this verse, and how can we obey God's commands in our own lives?
  4. How does this verse relate to the concept of God's justice and righteousness, as seen in other verses such as Deuteronomy 32:4 and Psalm 119:137?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 10:12

Ver. 12 And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria,.... To make a clear riddance there of all that belonged to Ahab, as at Jezreel, and abolish idolatry there: and as he was at the shearing house

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 10:12

And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house in the way, At the shearing house , [ Beeyt-`Eeqed (H1044) haaro`iym (H7462)] - house of shepherds binding

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:12

Where they used to shear sheep, and then to feast, after their manner, . Or this may be the name of a place, Beth-hekel of the shepherds; or, Beth-heked-rohim.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:12

2 Kings 10:12 And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. [And] as he [was] at the shearing house in the way,Ver. 12. And as he was at the shearing house.] Or, Slaughter house. Heb., Bethhekedi of the shepherds; locus ligaminis.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:12

(12) And he arose . . . and came.—So the Syriac, rightly. The common Hebrew text has, “And he arose and came and departed.” And as he was at the shearing house in the way.—Rather, He was at Beth-eqed-haroim on the way. The Targum renders: “He was at the shepherds’ meeting-house on the way.” The place was probably a solitary building, which served as a rendezvous for the shepherds of the neighbourhood. (The root ‘aqad means “to bind,” or “knot together;” hence the common explanation of the name is “the shepherds’ binding house,” i.e., the place where they bound their sheep for the shearing. But the idea of binding is easily connected with that of meeting, gathering together: comp. our words band, knot.) The LXX. has: “He was at Baithakad (or Baithakath) of the shepherds.” Eusebius mentions a place called Beithakad, fifteen Roman miles from Legio (Lejjûn), identical with the present Beitkâd, six miles east of Jenîn, in the plain of Esdraelon; but this seems too far off the route from Jezreel to Samaria, which passes Jenîn.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:12

Verse 12. The shearing house] Probably the place where the shepherds met for the annual sheep shearing.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 10:12

12–17. On his way to Samaria Jehu slays the brethren of Ahaziah, king of Judah. He takes Jehonadab to be the witness of his zeal for Jehovah (Not in Chronicles) 12. And he arose and departed, and came [R.V. went] to Samaria] Beside being the more strictly correct rendering of the verb, the change in R.V. represents the order of events. Jehu is now starting for Samaria. On the way and before he came thither he met Jehonadab, and invited him to be his companion. The LXX. does not represent ‘and departed’. the shearing house] R.V. the shearing house of the shepherds. The original is a more full expression here than in verse 14 below. So the additional words are needed. The phrase is explained as ‘the house of binding of the shepherds’ i.e. the place where the sheep were bound preparatory to being shorn. The R.V. margin has ‘house of gathering’, as the sheep were gathered together before the shearing began. There was probably close by some place suited for travellers to halt in, as it clearly lay along a high road. Thus we can understand how Jehu found the cavalcade of Ahab’s kindred stopping there.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 10:12

The shearing-house - literally, as in margin. Perhaps already a proper name, Beth-eked, identical with the Beth-akad of Jerome, which is described as between Jezreel and Samaria; but not yet identified.

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:12

OF AHAZIAH’S AND AHAB’S IN SAMARIA, 2 Kings 10:12-17. 12. Came to Samaria — That is, on his way towards Samaria; for a part of the events here recorded occurred on Jehu’s way thither.
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