2 Kings 9:31

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?”

American Standard Version (1901)

And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Is it peace, thou Zimri, thy master’s murderer?

Bible in Basic English

And when Jehu was coming into the town, she said, Is all well, O Zimri, taker of your master's life?

Douay-Rheims 1899

At Jehu coming in at the gate, and said: Can there be peace for Zambri, that hath killed his master?

Free Bible Version

As Jehu came in through the gate, she shouted down, “Do you come in peace? Or are you like Zimri, a murderer of your master?”

Geneva Bible 1599

And as Iehu entred at the gate, shee sayde, Had Zimri peace, which slewe his master?

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

While Jehu was entering the city gate, she called out to him, “You are like Zimri! You are a murderer! I think you are certainly not [RHQ] coming on a peaceful visit!”

Unlocked Literal Bible

As Jehu was entering the gate, she said to him, “Are you coming in peace, you Zimri, your master's murderer?”

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

As Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, “Do you come in peace, Zimri, you murderer of your master?”

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehu hath come into the gate, and she saith, 'Was there peace [to] Zimri — slayer of his lord?'

Context

Jezebel’s Violent Death

³⁰Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. ³¹And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?”

Summary

This verse describes the tragic end of Jezebel, the wicked queen of Israel, who was thrown down from a window by eunuchs at the command of Jehu. Jezebel's violent death fulfilled the prophecy of Elijah regarding her demise due to her idolatry and persecution of God's prophets. The graphic nature of her death serves as a reminder of the consequences of unrepentant sin and the judgment that awaits those who oppose God. Ultimately, Jezebel's fate highlights the importance of obedience and faithfulness to God's commandments to avoid such a tragic end.

Commentary

Adam Clarke
John Gill
Tyndale

Adam Clarke Bible Commentary

Had Zimri peace, who slew his master? - Jarchi paraphrases this place thus: "If thou hast slain thy master, it is no new thing; for Zimri also slew Elah, the son of Baasha;" which words were rather intended to conciliate than to provoke. But the words are understood by most of the versions thus: Health to Zimri, the slayer of his master!