Jehu Kills Jezebel

30 When Jehu came to Jezreel, Jezebel heard about it, so she painted her eyes,(A) adorned her head, and looked down from the window. 31 As Jehu entered the gate, she said, “Do you come in peace, Zimri,[a](B) killer of your master?”

32 He looked up toward the window and said, “Who is on my side? Who?” Two or three eunuchs(C) looked down at him,

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Kings 9:31 A sarcastic reference to Zimri who usurped the throne; 1Kg 16:8-20

Jezebel Killed

30 Then Jehu went to Jezreel. When Jezebel heard about it, she put on eye makeup,(A) arranged her hair and looked out of a window. 31 As Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, you Zimri,(B) you murderer of your master?”[a]

32 He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” Two or three eunuchs looked down at him.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Kings 9:31 Or “Was there peace for Zimri, who murdered his master?”