1 Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, unto the rulers of Jezreel, even the elders, and unto them that brought up the sons of Ahab, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- had seventy H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- in Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- And Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- wrote H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- letters H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- and sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- to Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- unto the rulers H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of Jezreel H3157 (יִזְרְעֵאל) — Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites
- to the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- and to them that brought up H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- Ahab’s H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
2 And now as soon as this letter cometh to you, seeing your master’s sons are with you, and there are with you chariots and horses, a fortified city also, and armor;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now as soon as this letter H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to you, seeing your master’s H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- with you chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- a fenced H4013 (מִבְצָר) — a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender
- city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- also, and armour H5402 (נֶשֶׁק) — military equipment, i.e. (collectively) arms (offensive or defensive), or (concretely) an arsenal
3 look ye out the best and meetest of your master’s sons, and set him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Look even out H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the best H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- and meetest H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- of your master’s H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- on his father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- and fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
- for your master’s H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
4 But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, the two kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But they were exceedingly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- afraid H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Behold, two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- not before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- him: how then shall we stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
5 And he that was over the household, and he that was over the city, the elders also, and they that brought up the children, sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any man king: do thou that which is good in thine eyes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- over the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- over the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- also, and the bringers up H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- to Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- thy servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and will do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- all that thou shalt bid H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- us; we will not make any H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- in thine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
6 Then he wrote a letter the second time to them, saying, If ye be on my side, and if ye will hearken unto my voice, take ye the heads of the men your master’s sons, and come to me to Jezreel by to-morrow this time. Now the king’s sons, being seventy persons, were with the great men of the city, who brought them up.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then he wrote H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- a letter H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- the second time H8145 (שֵׁנִי) — properly, double, i.e. second; also adverbially, again
- to them, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- ye will hearken H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- unto my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- ye the heads H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- your master’s H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to me to Jezreel H3157 (יִזְרְעֵאל) — Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites
- by to morrow H4279 (מָחָר) — properly, deferred, i.e. the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
- this time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- Now the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- seventy H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- persons H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- with the great men H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- which brought them up H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
7 And it came to pass, when the letter came to them, that they took the king’s sons, and slew them, even seventy persons, and put their heads in baskets, and sent them unto him to Jezreel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, when the letter H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to them, that they took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and slew H7819 (שָׁחַט) — to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
- seventy H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- persons H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- and put H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- their heads H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- in baskets H1731 (דּוּד) — a pot (for boiling); also (by resemblance of shape) a basket
- and sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- to Jezreel H3157 (יִזְרְעֵאל) — Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites
8 And there came a messenger, and told him, saying, They have brought the heads of the king’s sons. And he said, Lay ye them in two heaps at the entrance of the gate until the morning.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And there came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- a messenger H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- and told H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- him, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- They have brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the heads H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Lay H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- ye them in two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- heaps H6652 (צִבֻּר) — a pile
- at the entering in H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
- of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- until the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
9 And it came to pass in the morning, that he went out, and stood, and said to all the people, Ye are righteous: behold, I conspired against my master, and slew him; but who smote all these?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass in the morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- that he went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- behold, I conspired H7194 (קָשַׁר) — to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)
- against my master H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- and slew H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- him: but who slew H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
10 Know now that there shall fall unto the earth nothing of the word of Jehovah, which Jehovah spake concerning the house of Ahab: for Jehovah hath done that which he spake by his servant Elijah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- now H645 (אֵפוֹ) — strictly a demonstrative particle, here; but used of time, now or then
- that there shall fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- unto the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- nothing of the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- concerning the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- which he spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- by H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- his servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Elijah H452 (אֵלִיָּה) — Elijah, the name of the famous prophet and of two other Israelites
11 So Jehu smote all that remained of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all his great men, and his familiar friends, and his priests, until he left him none remaining.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- slew H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- all that remained H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- in Jezreel H3157 (יִזְרְעֵאל) — Jizreel, the name of two places in Palestine and of two Israelites
- and all his great men H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- and his kinsfolks H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- and his priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- until he left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- him none remaining H8300 (שָׂרִיד) — a survivor
12 And he arose and departed, and went to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing-house of the shepherds in the way,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and departed H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and came H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- at the shearing H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- house H1044 (בֵּית עֵקֶד) — Beth-Eked, a place in Palestine
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- in the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
13 Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, Who are ye? And they answered, We are the brethren of Ahaziah: and we go down to salute the children of the king and the children of the queen.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- met H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- with the brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- of Ahaziah H274 (אֲחַזְיָה) — Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- ye? And they answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and we go down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to salute H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of the queen H1377 (גְּבִירָה) — a mistress
14 And he said, Take them alive. And they took them alive, and slew them at the pit of the shearing-house, even two and forty men; neither left he any of them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Take H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- them alive H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- And they took H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- and slew H7819 (שָׁחַט) — to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
- them at the pit H953 (בּוֹר) — a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)
- of the shearing house H1044 (בֵּית עֵקֶד) — Beth-Eked, a place in Palestine
- two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- and forty H705 (אַרְבָּעִים) — forty
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- neither left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- he any H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
15 And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him; and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thy heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thy hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when he was departed H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- thence, he lighted H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- on Jehonadab H3082 (יְהוֹנָדָב) — Jehonadab, the name of an Israelite and of an Arab
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Rechab H7394 (רֵכָב) — Rekab, the name of two Arabs and of two Israelites
- to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- him: and he saluted H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- him, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to him, Is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- thine heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- as my heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- with thy heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- And Jehonadab H3082 (יְהוֹנָדָב) — Jehonadab, the name of an Israelite and of an Arab
- answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- It is H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- If it be, give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- And he gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and he took him up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to him into the chariot H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) — a chariot
16 And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for Jehovah. So they made him ride in his chariot.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Come H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- with me, and see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- my zeal H7068 (קִנְאָה) — jealousy or envy
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- So they made him ride H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- in his chariot H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
17 And when he came to Samaria, he smote all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the word of Jehovah, which he spake to Elijah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when he came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- he slew H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- all that remained H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- unto Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- in Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- till he had destroyed H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
- him, according to the saying H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which he spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- to Elijah H452 (אֵלִיָּה) — Elijah, the name of the famous prophet and of two other Israelites
18 And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu will serve him much.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- gathered H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- a little H4592 (מְעַט) — a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
- Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- shall serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- him much H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
19 Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his worshippers, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtlety, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto me all the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- of Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- all his servants H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- and all his priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- let none H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- be wanting H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- for I have a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- sacrifice H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- to Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- whosoever shall be wanting H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- he shall not live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- But Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in subtilty H6122 (עׇקְבָה) — trickery
- to the intent that he might destroy H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- the worshippers H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
20 And Jehu said, Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Proclaim H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- a solemn assembly H6116 (עֲצָרָה) — an assembly, especially on a festival or holiday
- for Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- And they proclaimed H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
21 And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was filled from one end to another.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- through all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and all the worshippers H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- of Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- so that there was not a man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- left H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- that came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- not. And they came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- was full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- from one end H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- to another H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
22 And he said unto him that was over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- over the vestry H4458 (מֶלְתָּחָה) — a wardrobe (i.e. room where clothing is spread)
- Bring forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- vestments H3830 (לְבוּשׁ) — a garment (literally or figuratively); by implication (euphemistically) a wife
- for all the worshippers H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- of Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- And he brought them forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- vestments H4403 (מַלְבּוּשׁ) — a garment, or (collectively) clothing
23 And Jehu went, and Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house of Baal; and he said unto the worshippers of Baal, Search, and look that there be here with you none of the servants of Jehovah, but the worshippers of Baal only.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and Jehonadab H3082 (יְהוֹנָדָב) — Jehonadab, the name of an Israelite and of an Arab
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Rechab H7394 (רֵכָב) — Rekab, the name of two Arabs and of two Israelites
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto the worshippers H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- Search H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
- and look H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that there be H3426 (יֵשׁ) — there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
- here with you none of the servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- but the worshippers H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
24 And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt-offerings. Now Jehu had appointed him fourscore men without, and said, If any of the men whom I bring into your hands escape, he that letteth him go, his life shall be for the life of him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when they went in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to offer H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- sacrifices H2077 (זֶבַח) — properly, a slaughter, i.e. the flesh of an animal; by implication, a sacrifice (the victim or the act)
- and burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- appointed H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- fourscore H8084 (שְׁמֹנִים) — eighty, also eightieth
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- without H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- any H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- of the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- whom I have brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into your hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- escape H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- his life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- for the life H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
25 And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt-offering, that Jehu said to the guard and to the captains, Go in, and slay them; let none come forth. And they smote them with the edge of the sword; and the guard and the captains cast them out, and went to the city of the house of Baal.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- of offering H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- that Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to the guard H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- and to the captains H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ) — a triple, i.e. (as a musical instrument) a triangle (or perhaps rather three-stringed lute); also (as an indefinite, great quantity) a three-fold measure (perha…
- Go in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- slay H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- them; let none H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- come forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- And they smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- them with the edge H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- of the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- and the guard H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- and the captains H7991 (שָׁלִישׁ) — a triple, i.e. (as a musical instrument) a triangle (or perhaps rather three-stringed lute); also (as an indefinite, great quantity) a three-fold measure (perha…
- out H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- and went H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- to the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
26 And they brought forth the pillars that were in the house of Baal, and burned them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they brought forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- the images H4676 (מַצֵּבָה) — something stationed, i.e. a column or (memorial stone); by analogy, an idol
- out of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- and burned H8313 (שָׂרַף) — to be (causatively, set) on fire
27 And they brake down the pillar of Baal, and brake down the house of Baal, and made it a draught-house, unto this day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they brake down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- the image H4676 (מַצֵּבָה) — something stationed, i.e. a column or (memorial stone); by analogy, an idol
- of Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- and brake down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and made H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- it a draught house H4280 (מַחֲרָאָה) — a sink
- it a draught house H4163 (מוֹצָאָה) — a family descent; also a sewer
- unto this day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
28 Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- destroyed H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
- Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- out of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
29 Howbeit from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, wherewith he made Israel to sin, Jehu departed not from after them, to wit, the golden calves that were in Beth-el, and that were in Dan.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the sins H2399 (חֵטְא) — a crime or its penalty
- of Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Nebat H5028 (נְבָט) — Nebat, the father of Jeroboam I
- who made Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to sin H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- departed H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- not from after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- the golden H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- calves H5695 (עֵגֶל) — a (male) calf (as frisking round), especially one nearly grown (i.e. a steer)
- in Beth–el H1008 (בֵּית־אֵל) — Beth-El, a place in Palestine
- in Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
30 And Jehovah said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing that which is right in mine eyes, and hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that was in my heart, thy sons of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- Because thou hast done well H2895 (טוֹב) — to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
- in executing H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- in mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- hast done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Ahab H256 (אַחְאָב) — Achab, the name of a king of Israel and of a prophet at Babylon
- in mine heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- thy children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of the fourth H7243 (רְבִיעִי) — fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth
- shall sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- on the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
31 But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of Jehovah, the God of Israel, with all his heart: he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, wherewith he made Israel to sin.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- took no heed H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- to walk H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- in the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- with all his heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- for he departed H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- not from the sins H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- of Jeroboam H3379 (יָרׇבְעָם) — Jarobam, the name of two Israelite kings
- which made Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to sin H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
32 In those days Jehovah began to cut off from Israel: and Hazael smote them in all the borders of Israel;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In those days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- egan H2490 (חָלַל) — properly, to bore, i.e. (by implication) to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane (a person, place or thing), to break (one's word), to begin (as if by a…
- o cut H7096 (קָצָה) — to cut off; (figuratively) to destroy; (partially) to scrape off
- srael H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- hort: H7096 (קָצָה) — to cut off; (figuratively) to destroy; (partially) to scrape off
- nd Hazael H2371 (חֲזָאֵל) — Chazael, a king of Syria
- mote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- hem in all the coasts H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- f Israel; H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
33 from the Jordan eastward, all the land of Gilead, the Gadites, and the Reubenites, and the Manassites, from Aroer, which is by the valley of the Arnon, even Gilead and Bashan.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- From Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- eastward H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
- eastward H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
- all the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- the Gadites H1425 (גָּדִי) — a Gadite (collectively) or descendants of Gad
- and the Reubenites H7206 (רְאוּבֵנִי) — a Reubenite or descendant of Reuben
- and the Manassites H4520 (מְנַשִּׁי) — a Menashshite or descendant of Menashsheh
- from Aroer H6177 (עֲרוֹעֵר) — Aroër, the name of three places in or near Palestine
- by the river H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- Arnon H769 (אַרְנוֹן) — the Arnon, a river east of the Jordan, also its territory
- even Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- and Bashan H1316 (בָּשָׁן) — Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan
34 Now the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now the rest H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
- of the acts H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- and all that he did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- and all his might H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- they not written H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- in the book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- of the chronicles H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of the chronicles H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
35 And Jehu slept with his fathers; and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- slept H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- with his fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- and they buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
- him in Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- And Jehoahaz H3059 (יְהוֹאָחָז) — Jehoachaz, the name of three Israelites
- his son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
36 And the time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty and eight years.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the time H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that Jehu H3058 (יֵהוּא) — Jehu, the name of five Israelites
- reigned H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- over Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- in Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- twenty H6242 (עֶשְׂרִים) — twenty; also (ordinal) twentieth
- and eight H8083 (שְׁמֹנֶה) — a cardinal number, eight (as if a surplus above the 'perfect' seven); also (as ordinal) eighth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)