New International VersionSo Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth Gilead against Hazael king of Aram,
New Living TranslationSo Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, led a conspiracy against King Joram. (Now Joram had been with the army at Ramoth-gilead, defending Israel against the forces of King Hazael of Aram.
English Standard VersionThus Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram with all Israel had been on guard at Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Syria,
Berean Standard BibleThus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram,
King James BibleSo Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram had kept Ramothgilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria.
New King James VersionSo Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram had been defending Ramoth Gilead, he and all Israel, against Hazael king of Syria.
New American Standard BibleSo Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. Now Joram with all Israel was defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram,
NASB 1995So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. Now Joram with all Israel was defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram,
NASB 1977So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. Now Joram with all Israel was defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram,
Legacy Standard BibleSo Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. Now Joram with all Israel was guarding Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram,
Amplified BibleSo Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram [to dethrone and kill him]. Now Joram with all Israel was protecting Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram (Syria),
Christian Standard BibleThen Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. Joram and all Israel had been at Ramoth-gilead on guard against King Hazael of Aram.
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. Joram and all Israel had been at Ramoth-gilead on guard against Hazael king of Aram.
American Standard VersionSo Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram was keeping Ramoth-gilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria;
English Revised VersionSo Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram kept Ramoth-gilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationSo Jehu, son of Jehoshaphat and grandson of Nimshi, plotted against Joram. (Joram and all Israel were guarding Ramoth Gilead against King Hazael of Aram.
International Standard VersionMeanwhile, Jehoshaphat's son Jehu, the grandson of Nimshi, had been conspiring against Joram while Joram and all the army of Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against King Hazael from Aram.
NET BibleThen Jehu son of Jehoshaphat son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. Jehu the Assassin Now Joram had been in Ramoth Gilead with the whole Israelite army, guarding against an invasion by King Hazael of Syria.
New Heart English BibleSo Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram was keeping Ramoth Gilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Aram;
Webster's Bible TranslationSo Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram had kept Ramoth-gilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram,
World English BibleSo Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram was defending Ramoth Gilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, conspires against Joram. And Joram was keeping in Ramoth-Gilead, he and all Israel, from the presence of Hazael king of Aram,
Young's Literal Translation And Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, conspireth against Joram -- (and Joram was keeping in Ramoth-Gilead, he and all Israel, from the presence of Hazael king of Aram,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd Jehu son of Jehoshaphat son of Nimshi will conspire against Joram. (And Joram watched in Ramoth-Gilead, he and all Israel, from the face of Hazael king of Aram. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleSo Jehu the son of Josaphat the son of Namsi conspired against Joram. Now Joram had besieged Ramoth Galaad, he and all Israel fighting with Hazael king of Syria:
Catholic Public Domain VersionThen Jehu, the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram. Now Joram had besieged Ramoth Gilead, he and all of Israel, against Hazael, the king of Syria.
New American BibleJehu, son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, formed a conspiracy against Joram. (Joram, with all Israel, had been besieging Ramoth-gilead against Hazael, king of Aram,
New Revised Standard VersionThus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. Joram with all Israel had been on guard at Ramoth-gilead against King Hazael of Aram; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo Jehu the son of Jimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram was holding Ramath-gilead, he and all Israel with him because of Hazael king of Aram.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd Yahu, son of Imshi, rebelled against Yoram, and Yoram was holding onto Ramath Gelad, he and all Israel with him from before Khazail King of Edom. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram.--Now Joram had been guarding Ramoth-gilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Aram;
Brenton Septuagint TranslationSo Ju the son of Josaphat the son of Namessi conspired against Joram, and Joram was defending Remmoth Galaad, he and all Israel, because of Azael king of Syria.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Jehu Kills Joram and Ahaziah14Thus Jehusonof Jehoshaphat,the sonof Nimshi,conspiredagainstJoram.(Now Joramand allIsraelhad beendefendingRamoth-gileadagainstHazaelkingof Aram,15but King Joram had returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds he had suffered at the hands of the Arameans in the battle against Hazael their king.) So Jehu said, “If you commanders wish to make me king, then do not let anyone escape from the city to go and tell it in Jezreel.”…
Cross References 1 Kings 19:16You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.
2 Kings 8:13“But how could your servant, a mere dog, do such a monstrous thing?” said Hazael. And Elisha answered, “The LORD has shown me that you will be king over Aram.”
1 Kings 21:21-24This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. / I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’ / And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’ ...
2 Kings 10:10Know, then, that not a word the LORD has spoken against the house of Ahab will fail, for the LORD has done what He promised through His servant Elijah.”
2 Kings 8:28-29Then Ahaziah went with Joram son of Ahab to fight against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth-gilead, and the Arameans wounded Joram. / So King Joram returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds that the Arameans had inflicted on him at Ramah when he fought against Hazael king of Aram. Then Ahaziah son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab, because Joram had been wounded.
2 Kings 3:7And he sent a message to Jehoshaphat king of Judah: “The king of Moab has rebelled against me. Will you go with me to fight against Moab?” “I will go,” replied Jehoshaphat. “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.”
2 Chronicles 22:5-6Ahaziah also followed their counsel and went with Joram son of Ahab king of Israel to fight against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth-gilead. But the Arameans wounded Joram. / So he returned to Jezreel to recover from the wounds they had inflicted on him at Ramah when he fought against Hazael king of Aram. Then Ahaziah son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to Jezreel to visit Joram son of Ahab, because Joram had been wounded.
1 Kings 16:7Moreover, the word of the LORD came through the prophet Jehu son of Hanani against Baasha and his house, because of all the evil he had done in the sight of the LORD, provoking Him to anger with the work of his hands and becoming like the house of Jeroboam, and also because Baasha had struck down the house of Jeroboam.
2 Kings 10:18-28Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot. / Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal. / And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it. ...
2 Kings 11:1-3When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs. / But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. / And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.
2 Kings 9:1-3Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead. / When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. / 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!”
2 Kings 9:6-10So Jehu got up and went into the house, where the young prophet poured the oil on his head and declared, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anoint you king over the LORD’s people Israel. / And you are to strike down the house of your master Ahab, so that I may avenge the blood of My servants the prophets and the blood of all the servants of the LORD shed by the hand of Jezebel. / The whole house of Ahab will perish, and I will cut off from Ahab every male, both slave and free, in Israel. ...
2 Kings 9:24-26Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot. / And Jehu said to Bidkar his officer, “Pick him up and throw him into the field of Naboth the Jezreelite. For remember that when you and I were riding together behind his father Ahab, the LORD lifted up this burden against him: / ‘As surely as I saw the blood of Naboth and the blood of his sons yesterday, declares the LORD, so will I repay you on this plot of ground, declares the LORD.’ Now then, according to the word of the LORD, pick him up and throw him on the plot of ground.”
2 Kings 9:30-37Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. / And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” / He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. ...
2 Kings 10:1-11Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. So Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria to the officials of Jezreel, to the elders, and to the guardians of the sons of Ahab, saying: / “When this letter arrives, since your master’s sons are with you and you have chariots and horses, a fortified city and weaponry, / select the best and most worthy son of your master, set him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.” ...
Treasury of Scripture So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram had kept Ramothgilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria. conspired 2 Kings 9:31 And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said,Had Zimri peace, who slew his master? 2 Kings 8:12-15 And Hazael said, Why weepeth my lord? And he answered, Because I know the evil that thou wilt do unto the children of Israel: their strong holds wilt thou set on fire, and their young men wilt thou slay with the sword, and wilt dash their children, and rip up their women with child… 2 Kings 10:9 And it came to pass in the morning, that he went out, and stood, and said to all the people, Yebe righteous: behold, I conspired against my master, and slew him: but who slew all these? kept Ramoth-gilead 2 Kings 8:28 And he went with Joram the son of Ahab to the war against Hazael king of Syria in Ramothgilead; and the Syrians wounded Joram. 1 Kings 22:3 And the king of Israel said unto his servants, Know ye that Ramoth in Gileadis ours, and webe still,and take it not out of the hand of the king of Syria? Jump to Previous AramConspiredDefendingGileadGuardGuardingHazaelHaz'aelIsraelJehoshaphatJehosh'aphatJehuJoramKeepingKeptNimshiPresenceRamothRamothgileadRamoth-GileadSyriaJump to Next AramConspiredDefendingGileadGuardGuardingHazaelHaz'aelIsraelJehoshaphatJehosh'aphatJehuJoramKeepingKeptNimshiPresenceRamothRamothgileadRamoth-GileadSyria2 Kings 9 1.Elisha sends a young prophet with instructions to anoint Jehu at Ramoth Gilead4.The prophet having done his message, flees11.Jehu, being made king by the soldiers, kills Joram in the field of Naboth27.Ahaziah is slain at Gur, and buried at Jerusalem30.Proud Jezebel is thrown down out of a window, and eaten by dogs.Thus Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, conspired against Joram.Jehu, a commander in the army of Israel, is introduced as the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. This lineage is significant as it establishes Jehu's identity and legitimacy. Jehu's conspiracy against Joram fulfills the prophecy given by Elijah ( 1 Kings 19:16-17) that Jehu would become king and execute judgment on the house of Ahab. The act of conspiracy indicates a planned and deliberate move against the reigning king, Joram, who was the son of Ahab and Jezebel. This reflects the turbulent political climate of Israel, where coups and assassinations were not uncommon. Jehu's actions are seen as divinely sanctioned, aligning with God's judgment against the house of Ahab for their idolatry and wickedness. (Now Joram and all Israel had been defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael king of Aram,
Ramoth-gilead was a strategically important city located east of the Jordan River, in the territory of Gad. It was a site of frequent conflict between Israel and Aram (modern-day Syria). The mention of Joram defending this city highlights the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Aram, a recurring theme in the books of Kings. Hazael, the king of Aram, was a formidable adversary, and his aggression against Israel was part of the broader geopolitical struggles in the region. This context underscores the vulnerability and instability of Joram's reign, setting the stage for Jehu's uprising. The defense of Ramoth-gilead also connects to earlier conflicts, such as the battle where Ahab, Joram's father, was killed (1 Kings 22), emphasizing the continuity of warfare and divine judgment on the house of Ahab. Persons / Places / Events 1. JehuSon of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi, Jehu is a central figure in this passage. He is anointed by God to become king and tasked with eradicating the house of Ahab. 2. JoramThe king of Israel at the time, Joram is the son of Ahab and Jezebel. His reign is marked by idolatry and conflict with the prophets of God. 3. Ramoth-gileadA strategic city in the territory of Gilead, it was a site of conflict between Israel and Aram. It serves as the backdrop for the military and political events in this passage. 4. HazaelThe king of Aram, an adversary of Israel. His actions and conflicts with Israel are part of the broader account of God's judgment against the house of Ahab. 5. ConspiracyThe act of Jehu conspiring against Joram is a pivotal event, marking the beginning of a divinely ordained coup to fulfill God's judgment. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in Leadership ChangesJehu's rise to power illustrates God's control over political and leadership transitions. Believers can trust that God is sovereign over the leaders and authorities in their lives. Judgment and JusticeThe conspiracy against Joram is part of God's judgment against the house of Ahab. This reminds us that God's justice, though sometimes delayed, is certain and righteous. Obedience to Divine CallingJehu's actions, though violent, were in obedience to God's command. This challenges us to consider how we respond to God's calling, even when it requires difficult actions. The Consequences of IdolatryJoram's downfall is a direct result of the idolatry and sin of his family. This serves as a warning about the destructive consequences of turning away from God. The Role of ProphecyThe fulfillment of prophecy in Jehu's actions underscores the importance of God's word and the certainty of its fulfillment. Believers are encouraged to study and trust in the promises of Scripture. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 9
How do we reconcile the harsh judgment carried out by Jehu in 2 Kings 9 with biblical themes of mercy and divine justice?
Who was King Ahaziah in biblical history?
How does 2 Kings 10:1–11 reconcile mass slaughter with the broader biblical prohibition against murder?
What are the genealogies and reigns of Israel's leaders?(14, 15) Now Joram had kept Ramoth-gilead . . . But king Joram was returned.--Rather, Now Joram had been on guard in Ramoth-gilead . . . And Jehoram the king returned. The whole is a parenthesis intended to explain Jehu's words in 2Kings 9:15 : "Let none go forth . . . to tell it in Jezreel." Although substantially a repetition of 2Kings 8:28-29, it was hardly "superfluous" ( Thenius) to remind the reader at this point of Joram's absence--a material element in the success of the conspiracy. Graf's conjecture that Jehu should be read instead of Joram is an obvious one, but hardly correct. Because of Hazael.--Rather,against Hazael. Verse 14. - So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi (see the comment on ver. 2) conspired against Joram. It is not meant that there was a secret conspiracy previous to the prophet's coming, but that, by the open acts which followed on his coming, Jehu and the captains were guilty of a "conspiracy." Now Joram had kept Ra-moth-Gilead; rather, now Joram was keeping Ramoth-Gilead. Joram, in his capacity of chief ruler, was keeping, i.e. defending, Ramoth-Gilead against the Syrians with the bulk of his forces. He and all Israel, because of Hazael King of Syria; since Hazael wished to win the city back, and would have done so, had it not been stoutly defended. The writer speaks of Joram as the defender, though he was absent, because the defense was made under his orders. Then, to lore-vent misunderstanding, he repeats what he had already said in 2 Kings 8:29 with respect to Joram's wounds, and his retirement to Jezreel to be healed of them.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Thus Jehuיֵה֛וּא(yê·hū)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3058:Jehu -- 'the LORD is He', the name of several Israelitessonבֶּן־(ben-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Jehoshaphat,יְהוֹשָׁפָ֥ט(yə·hō·wō·šā·p̄āṭ)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3092:Jehoshaphat -- 'the LORD has judged', the name of a number of Israelitesthe sonבֶּן־(ben-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121:A sonof Nimshi,נִמְשִׁ֖י(nim·šî)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5250:Nimshiconspiredוַיִּתְקַשֵּׁ֗ר(way·yiṯ·qaš·šêr)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7194:To tie, gird, confine, compact, in love, leagueagainstאֶל־(’el-)Preposition
Strong's 413:Near, with, among, toJoram.יוֹרָ֑ם(yō·w·rām)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3141:Joram(Now Joramוְיוֹרָם֩(wə·yō·w·rām)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3141:Joramand allוְכָל־(wə·ḵāl)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everyIsraelיִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל(yiś·rā·’êl)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478:Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his deschad beenהָיָ֨ה(hā·yāh)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, bedefendingשֹׁמֵ֜ר(šō·mêr)Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 8104:To hedge about, guard, to protect, attend toRamoth-gileadבְּרָמֹ֣ת(bə·rā·mōṯ)Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7433:Ramoth-gilead -- a city East of the Jordanagainstמִפְּנֵ֥י(mip·pə·nê)Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440:The faceHazaelחֲזָאֵ֖ל(ḥă·zā·’êl)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2371:Hazael -- 'God sees', a king of Aram (Syria)kingמֶֽלֶךְ־(me·leḵ-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428:A kingof Aram,אֲרָֽם׃(’ă·rām)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 758:Aram -- Syria
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OT History: 2 Kings 9:14 So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
