2 Kings 9:10
2 Kings 9:10 in Multiple Translations
And on the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour Jezebel, and there will be no one to bury her.’” Then the young prophet opened the door and ran.
And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. And he opened the door, and fled.
And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. And he opened the door, and fled.
And Jezebel will become food for the dogs in the heritage of Jezreel, and there will be no one to put her body into the earth. Then, opening the door, he went in flight.
Dogs will eat Jezebel, Ahab's wife, at the plot of ground in Jezreel, and no one will bury her.’” Then the young prophet opened the door and ran away.
And the dogges shall eate Iezebel in the fielde of Izreel, and there shalbe none to burie her. And he opened the doore, and fled.
and Jezebel do the dogs eat in the portion of Jezreel, and there is none burying;' and he openeth the door and fleeth.
The dogs will eat Jezebel on the plot of ground of Jezreel, and there shall be no one to bury her.’” Then he opened the door and fled.
And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her . And he opened the door, and fled.
And the dogs shall eat Jezabel in the field of Jezrahel, and there shall be no one to bury her. And he opened the door and fled.
And when Jezebel dies, her corpse will not be buried. Dogs will eat her corpse there in Jezreel city.’” After the young prophet said this, he left the room and ran.
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2 Kings 9:10 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/אֶת
אִיזֶ֜בֶל
יֹאכְל֧וּ
הַ/כְּלָבִ֛ים
בְּ/חֵ֥לֶק
יִזְרְעֶ֖אל
וְ/אֵ֣ין
קֹבֵ֑ר
וַ/יִּפְתַּ֥ח
הַ/דֶּ֖לֶת
וַ/יָּנֹֽס
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
Conj | DirObjM
אִיזֶ֜בֶל
ʼÎyzebel
H348
Jezebel
N-proper
יֹאכְל֧וּ
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
הַ/כְּלָבִ֛ים
keleb
H3611
dog
Art | N-mp
בְּ/חֵ֥לֶק
chêleq
H2506
portion
Prep | N-ms
יִזְרְעֶ֖אל
Yizrᵉʻêʼl
H3157
Jezreel
N-proper
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
קֹבֵ֑ר
qâbar
H6912
to bury
V-Qal
וַ/יִּפְתַּ֥ח
pâthach
H6605
to open
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
הַ/דֶּ֖לֶת
deleth
H1817
door
Art | N-fs
וַ/יָּנֹֽס
nûwç
H5127
to flee
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 9:10
וְ/אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
Conj | DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
אִיזֶ֜בֶל
ʼÎyzebel
H348
"Jezebel"
N-proper
Jezebel was the wife of King Ahab, a queen of Israel, known for her evil deeds. She appears in 1 Kings 16:31, influencing Ahab to worship Baal and oppose God's prophets, like Elijah. Her story serves as a warning against idolatry and disobedience.
Definition: A queen of the Kingdom of Israel, living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Ki.16.31; daughter of: Ethbaal (H0856); married to Ahab (H0256); mother of: Ahaziah (H0274) and Joram (H3141H) Also named: Iezabēl (Ἰεζαβήλ "Jezebel" G2403) § Jezebel = "Baal exalts" or "Baal is husband to" or "unchaste" queen of Israel, wife of Ahab, daughter of Ethbaal
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: Jezebel. See also: 1 Kings 16:31; 1 Kings 21:14; 2 Kings 9:37.
יֹאכְל֧וּ
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
הַ/כְּלָבִ֛ים
keleb
H3611
"dog"
Art | N-mp
In the Bible, this word means dog, but it can also refer to someone who is despised or considered lowly. It is sometimes used to describe a male prostitute in a pagan context. The word appears in various books, including Exodus and Deuteronomy.
Definition: 1) dog 1a) dog (literal) 1b) contempt or abasement (fig.) 1c) of pagan sacrifice 1d) of male cult prostitute (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: dog. See also: Exodus 11:7; 2 Kings 8:13; Psalms 22:17.
בְּ/חֵ֥לֶק
chêleq
H2506
"portion"
Prep | N-ms
Smoothness can refer to flattering words, but also to an inheritance or a portion of something. It appears in Psalms and Proverbs, describing the smooth tongue of a deceiver.
Definition: 1) portion, share, part, territory 1a) portion, share 1b) portion, tract, parcel (of land) 1c) one's portion, one's possession 1d) (chosen) portion 1e) portion, award (from God) Aramaic equivalent: cha.laq (חֲלָק "portion" H2508)
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: flattery, inheritance, part, [idiom] partake, portion. See also: Genesis 14:24; Job 27:13; Psalms 16:5.
יִזְרְעֶ֖אל
Yizrᵉʻêʼl
H3157
"Jezreel"
N-proper
Jezreel means God sows, the name of a city in Issachar and a place in Palestine where God sows or nurtures growth.
Definition: Combined with e.meq (עֵ֫מֶק " Valley" H6010M) § Jezreel = "God sows" a city in Issachar on the northwest spur of Mount Gilboa
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: Jezreel. See also: Joshua 15:56; 2 Kings 9:15; Hosea 2:24.
וְ/אֵ֣ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
קֹבֵ֑ר
qâbar
H6912
"to bury"
V-Qal
To bury means to inter or lay someone to rest, often in a grave or tomb. This word is used throughout the Bible to describe the act of burying the dead, and is translated as bury in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to bury 1a) (Qal) to bury 1b) (Niphal) to be buried 1c) (Piel) to bury, bury (in masses) 1d) (Pual) to be buried
Usage: Occurs in 122 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, bury(-ier). See also: Genesis 15:15; 1 Kings 14:31; Psalms 79:3.
וַ/יִּפְתַּ֥ח
pâthach
H6605
"to open"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This verb means to engrave or carve, and is used in Exodus to describe the intricate carvings on the furniture of the tabernacle.
Definition: 1) to open 1a) (Qal) to open 1b) (Niphal) to be opened, be let loose, be thrown open 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to free 1c2) to loosen 1c3) to open, open oneself 1d) (Hithpael) to loose oneself Aramaic equivalent: pe.tach (פְּתַח "to open" H6606)
Usage: Occurs in 133 OT verses. KJV: appear, break forth, draw (out), let go free, (en-) grave(-n), loose (self), (be, be set) open(-ing), put off, ungird, unstop, have vent. See also: Genesis 7:11; Psalms 39:10; Psalms 5:10.
הַ/דֶּ֖לֶת
deleth
H1817
"door"
Art | N-fs
A door is something that swings, like the valve of a door or gate. In the Bible, doors can represent entrance or access, as seen in Psalm 141:3 where David asks God to set a door on his lips.
Definition: door (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 78 OT verses. KJV: door (two-leaved), gate, leaf, lid. (Psalm 141:3). See also: Genesis 19:6; 2 Chronicles 28:24; Psalms 78:23.
וַ/יָּנֹֽס
nûwç
H5127
"to flee"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
To flee means to quickly leave a place, like escaping from danger, as seen in the Bible when David fled from King Saul. It can also mean to disappear or vanish. In the book of Psalms, it describes God delivering his people from harm.
Definition: 1) to flee, escape 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to flee 1a2) to escape 1a3) to take flight, m depart, disappear 1a4) to fly (to the attack) on horseback 1b) (Polel) to drive at 1c) (Hithpolel) to take flight 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to put to flight 1d2) to drive hastily 1d3) to cause to disappear, hide Aramaic equivalent: nud (נוּד "to flee" H5111)
Usage: Occurs in 143 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abate, away, be displayed, (make to) flee (away, -ing), put to flight, [idiom] hide, lift up a standard. See also: Genesis 14:10; 2 Samuel 17:2; Psalms 60:6.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 9:10
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- Context
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- 2 Kings 9:10 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 9:10
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 9:10
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:10
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:10
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:10
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:10
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 9:10
Context — Jehu Anointed King of Israel
8The whole house of Ahab will perish, and I will cut off from Ahab every male, both slave and free, in Israel.
9I will make the house of Ahab like the houses of Jeroboam son of Nebat and Baasha son of Ahijah.
10And on the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour Jezebel, and there will be no one to bury her.’” Then the young prophet opened the door and ran.
11When Jehu went out to the servants of his master, they asked, “Is everything all right? Why did this madman come to you?” “You know his kind and their babble,” he replied. 12“That is a lie!” they said. “Tell us now!” So Jehu answered, “He talked to me about this and that, saying, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’”Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 21:23 | And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’ |
| 2 | 2 Kings 9:35–36 | But when they went out to bury her, they found nothing but her skull, her feet, and the palms of her hands. So they went back and told Jehu, who replied, “This is the word of the LORD, which He spoke through His servant Elijah the Tishbite: ‘On the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour the flesh of Jezebel. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 9:3 | Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” |
| 4 | Jeremiah 22:19 | He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem. |
| 5 | Judges 3:26 | Ehud, however, had escaped while the servants waited. He passed by the idols and escaped to Seirah. |
2 Kings 9:10 Summary
This verse, 2 Kings 9:10, tells us that God will judge Jezebel, the wicked queen of Israel, and she will be destroyed. The fact that dogs will devour her body and there will be no one to bury her shows how much God hates sin and rebellion, as seen in Proverbs 6:16-19. Just like Jezebel, we will all face God's judgment one day, and it's essential to turn to Him in repentance and faith, as encouraged in Acts 3:19-20. By studying this verse, we can learn more about God's character and His desire for us to live according to His will, as taught in Romans 12:2.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the dogs will devour Jezebel?
This prophecy, as seen in 2 Kings 9:10, signifies the utter destruction and humiliation of Jezebel, as dogs were considered unclean animals in biblical times, and being devoured by them was a fate worse than burial, as noted in 1 Kings 21:23-24.
Why will there be no one to bury Jezebel?
The lack of burial for Jezebel, as stated in 2 Kings 9:10, indicates the complete rejection of her by God and the people, similar to the fate of Ahab in 1 Kings 22:38, and highlights the severity of God's judgment on those who oppose Him.
What is the significance of the location, Jezreel?
Jezreel, as mentioned in 2 Kings 9:10, was a significant location in the history of Israel, as seen in 1 Kings 21:1, and the prophecy of Jezebel's demise there serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty over all locations and events, as declared in Psalm 24:1-2.
Who is the young prophet in this verse?
Although the young prophet in 2 Kings 9:10 is not named, it is likely Elisha, as seen in 2 Kings 9:1-3, who was instructed by God to anoint Jehu as king over Israel, and his role in this event emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's commands, as taught in Deuteronomy 13:4.
Reflection Questions
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, particularly in regards to justice and judgment?
- How does the prophecy of Jezebel's demise serve as a warning to those who oppose God's will, as seen in 2 Kings 9:10?
- In what ways can we, as believers, learn from the example of the young prophet's obedience to God's command, as demonstrated in this verse?
- What role does the concept of burial and mourning play in this verse, and what does it signify in the context of biblical culture?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 9:10
And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel,.... Or in the field of Jezreel; the Targum is, the inheritance of Jezreel; this is also threatened, 1 Kings 21:23 and [there shall be] none
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 9:10
And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. And he opened the door, and fled. In the portion of Jezreel - i:e., that had formerly been the vineyard of Naboth.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:10
In the portion of Jezreel; in that part of land in or near the city, which belonged to Naboth.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:10
2 Kings 9:10 And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and [there shall be] none to bury [her]. And he opened the door, and fled.Ver. 10. In the portion of Jezreel.] In some place about the city.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:10
(10) And the dogs shall eat Jezebel.—Literally, and Jezebel the dogs shall eat. (Comp. Elijah’s threat, 1 Kings 21:23.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:10
Verse 10. The dogs shall eat Jezebel] How most minutely was this prophecy fulfilled! See 2Kg 9:33, &c.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 9:10
10. the dogs shall eat Jezebel] This fate had been foretold by Elijah 1 Kings 21:23. The dogs in Eastern cities prowl hungrily about, and act as scavengers. Hence they are in bad repute, and the name ‘dog’ is one of greatest contempt. To be devoured by them was the extreme of degradation and penalty to an Oriental mind. in the portion of Jezreel] In 1 Kings 21:23 the Hebrew word used signifies ‘wall’ (R.V. rampart) though according to some authorities the word should be the same which is used here. ‘By the rampart’ indicates that she should lie just where she was thrown down close to the city wall. The ‘portion’ signifies the ground a little more outlying, which in an Eastern town is used for the deposit of all offal and rubbish. and there shall be none to bury her] One moment she will be queen, the next, cast out of the window by the eunuchs, and her lot so changed that none shall care to go and see what becomes of her body.