New International VersionJehu then set out and went toward Samaria. At Beth Eked of the Shepherds,
New Living TranslationThen Jehu set out for Samaria. Along the way, while he was at Beth-eked of the Shepherds,
English Standard VersionThen he set out and went to Samaria. On the way, when he was at Beth-eked of the Shepherds,
Berean Standard BibleThen Jehu set out toward Samaria. At Beth-eked of the Shepherds,
King James BibleAnd he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house in the way,
New King James VersionAnd he arose and departed and went to Samaria. On the way, at Beth Eked of the Shepherds,
New American Standard BibleThen he set out and went to Samaria. On the way while he was at Beth-eked of the shepherds,
NASB 1995Then he arose and departed and went to Samaria. On the way while he was at Beth-eked of the shepherds,
NASB 1977Then he arose and departed, and went to Samaria. On the way while he was at Beth-eked of the shepherds,
Legacy Standard BibleThen he arose and came out and went to Samaria. On the way, while he was at Beth-eked of the shepherds,
Amplified BibleAnd he set out and went to Samaria. On the way as he was at the place of the sand heaps [meeting place] for the shepherds,
Christian Standard BibleThen he set out and went to Samaria. On the way, while he was at Beth-eked of the Shepherds,
Holman Christian Standard BibleThen he set out and went on his way to Samaria. On the way, while he was at Beth-eked of the Shepherds,
American Standard VersionAnd he arose and departed, and went to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing-house of the shepherds in the way,
English Revised VersionAnd he arose and departed, and went to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house of the shepherds in the way,
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen Jehu left for Samaria. When he came to Beth Eked of the Shepherds,
Good News TranslationJehu left Jezreel to go to Samaria. On the way, at a place called "Shepherds' Camp,"
International Standard VersionThen Jehu got up, left the city, and went to Samaria. When he arrived at the shearing house that was located on the way,
NET BibleJehu then left there and set out for Samaria. While he was traveling through Beth Eked of the Shepherds,
New Heart English BibleHe arose and departed, and went to Samaria. As he was at Beth Eked of the Shepherds on the way,
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing-house in the way, Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Jehu set out toward Samaria. At Beth-eked of the Shepherds,
World English BibleHe arose and departed, and went to Samaria. As he was at the shearing house of the shepherds on the way, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd he rises, and comes in and goes to Samaria; he [is] at the shepherds’ shearing-house in the way,
Young's Literal Translation And he riseth, and cometh in and goeth to Samaria; he is at the shepherds' shearing-house in the way,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he will rise and come, and go to Shomeron. He in the house of binding of the shepherds in the way. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he arose, and went to Samaria: and when he was come to the shepherds' cabin in the way,
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he rose up and went to Samaria. And when he had arrived at the shepherds’ cabin along the way,
New American BibleThen he went back inside. He set out for Samaria and, at Beth-eked-haroim on the way,
New Revised Standard VersionThen he set out and went to Samaria. On the way, when he was at Beth-eked of the Shepherds, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he arose and departed and came to Samaria. And on the way he destroyed the houses of idols.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd he stood up, he went and entered Samaria and he was breaking down the high places which were on the way. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And he arose and departed, and went to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing-house of the shepherds in the way,
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd he arose and went to Samaria, and he was in the house of sheep-shearing in the way.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Jehu Slaughters Ahab's Family… 11So Jehu killed everyone in Jezreel who remained of the house of Ahab, as well as all his great men and close friends and priests, leaving him without a single survivor. 12Then Jehu set outtoward Samaria.AtBeth-eked of the Shepherds,13Jehu met some relatives of Ahaziah king of Judah and asked, “Who are you?” “We are relatives of Ahaziah,” they answered, “and we have come down to greet the sons of the king and of the queen mother.”…
Cross References 2 Kings 9:14-16Thus 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, / but 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.” / Then Jehu got into his chariot and went to Jezreel, because Joram was laid up there. And Ahaziah king of Judah had gone down to see him.
2 Kings 9:24-27Then 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. ...
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.’ ...
1 Kings 19:16-17You 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. / Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu.
Hosea 1:4Then the LORD said to Hosea, “Name him Jezreel, for soon I will bring the bloodshed of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel.
2 Chronicles 22:7-9Ahaziah’s downfall came from God when he went to visit Joram. When Ahaziah arrived, he went out with Joram to meet Jehu son of Nimshi, whom the LORD had anointed to destroy the house of Ahab. / So while Jehu was executing judgment on the house of Ahab, he found the rulers of Judah and the sons of Ahaziah’s brothers who were serving Ahaziah, and he killed them. / Then Jehu looked for Ahaziah, and Jehu’s soldiers captured him while he was hiding in Samaria. So Ahaziah was brought to Jehu and put to death. They buried him, for they said, “He is the grandson of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart.” So no one was left from the house of Ahaziah with the strength to rule the kingdom.
1 Kings 18:4for when Jezebel had slaughtered the prophets of the LORD, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hidden them, fifty men per cave, providing them with food and water.)
1 Kings 18:13Was it not reported to my lord what I did when Jezebel slaughtered the prophets of the LORD? I hid a hundred prophets of the LORD, fifty men per cave, and I provided them with food and water.
1 Kings 21:17-19Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah the Tishbite, saying, / “Get up and go down to meet Ahab king of Israel, who is in Samaria. See, he is in the vineyard of Naboth, where he has gone to take possession of it. / Tell him that this is what the LORD says: ‘Have you not murdered a man and seized his land?’ Then tell him that this is also what the LORD says: ‘In the place where the dogs licked up the blood of Naboth, there also the dogs will lick up your blood—yes, yours!’”
Matthew 23:35And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.
Luke 11:51from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation.
Revelation 2:20-23But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads My servants to be sexually immoral and to eat food sacrificed to idols. / Even though I have given her time to repent of her immorality, she is unwilling. / Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds. ...
Romans 11:3-4“Lord, they have killed Your prophets and torn down Your altars. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well”? / And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”
Matthew 10:28Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Instead, fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
Treasury of Scripture And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house in the way, Jump to Previous BethBeth-EkedDepartedEkedHouseJehuKeepersMeeting-PlaceRisethRoseSamariaSama'riaShearingShearing-HouseSheepShepherdsWayJump to Next BethBeth-EkedDepartedEkedHouseJehuKeepersMeeting-PlaceRisethRoseSamariaSama'riaShearingShearing-HouseSheepShepherdsWay2 Kings 10 1.Jehu, by his letters, causes seventy of Ahab's sons to be beheaded8.He excuses the fact by the prophecy of Elijah12.At the shearing house he slays forty-two of Ahaziah's brothers15.He takes Jehonadab into his company18.By subtilty he destroys all the worshippers of Baal29.Jehu follows Jeroboam's sins32.Hazael oppresses Israel34.Jehoahaz succeeds JehuThen Jehu set out toward Samaria.Jehu, having been anointed king of Israel, is on a mission to eradicate the house of Ahab and the worship of Baal, as instructed by the prophet Elisha. Samaria, the capital of the Northern Kingdom of Israel, is significant as the political and religious center that Jehu aims to purify. This journey symbolizes a transition from the old regime to a new order, reflecting God's judgment and fulfillment of prophecy ( 1 Kings 19:16-17). Jehu's actions are part of a divine mandate to cleanse Israel from idolatry, aligning with the broader biblical theme of God's sovereignty and justice. At Beth-eked of the Shepherds,
Beth-eked, meaning "house of binding" or "house of gathering," is a location whose exact site is uncertain, but it is thought to be a place where shepherds gathered their flocks. This setting may symbolize the gathering of people for judgment, as Jehu's mission involves executing justice on the house of Ahab. The mention of shepherds can evoke imagery of leadership and guidance, contrasting the corrupt leadership of Ahab's lineage with the righteous leadership God desires. This location serves as a backdrop for Jehu's continued campaign, emphasizing the theme of divine retribution and the restoration of proper worship in Israel. Persons / Places / Events 1. JehuThe tenth king of the northern kingdom of Israel, anointed by a prophet to destroy the house of Ahab and eradicate Baal worship from Israel. 2. SamariaThe capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, significant as a political and religious center. 3. Beth Eked of the ShepherdsA location mentioned in the journey of Jehu, possibly a place where shepherds gathered or a landmark on the way to Samaria. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentJehu's mission underscores God's control over history and His use of individuals to fulfill divine purposes. Believers can trust in God's ultimate justice and timing. Obedience to God's CallJehu's journey to Samaria is a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's directives. Christians are called to follow God's leading, even when the path is challenging. Consequences of IdolatryThe eradication of Baal worship highlights the dangers of idolatry and the need for purity in worship. Believers should examine their lives for anything that takes precedence over God. The Role of LeadershipJehu's actions as a leader show the impact of leadership on a nation's spiritual direction. Christian leaders are called to guide others in righteousness and truth. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 2 Kings 10:12?
2.How does 2 Kings 10:12 demonstrate God's judgment against idolatry and wickedness?
3.What lessons can we learn from Jehu's obedience to God's commands in this chapter?
4.How does Jehu's mission in 2 Kings 10:12 connect to God's covenant with Israel?
5.In what ways can we apply Jehu's zeal for God in our lives today?
6.How does 2 Kings 10:12 encourage us to confront sin in our communities?
7.What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 10:12?
8.How does 2 Kings 10:12 align with God's character of justice and mercy?
9.What is the theological significance of Jehu's actions in 2 Kings 10:12?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 10?
11.(2 Chronicles 10) Why do some details in this chapter differ from or omit parts of the parallel account in 1 Kings 12?
12.Who was King Zechariah in the Bible?
13.2 Kings 15:12 references a prophecy fulfilled through Jehu's dynasty--how do we address claims that the text was written or edited post-event to appear prophetic?
14.How can the depiction of divine judgment in 2 Kings 10 be reconciled with later passages emphasizing mercy and forgiveness?What Does 2 Kings 10:12 Mean Then“Then” ties this moment to everything that has just happened in Jezreel (2 Kings 10:1-11). • Jehu has already carried out God’s judgment on the seventy sons of Ahab, fulfilling the word spoken in1 Kings 21:21-24 and2 Kings 9:7-10. • The narrative moves with urgency—similar momentum is seen when Elijah outran Ahab to Jezreel (1 Kings 18:46). • Each “then” in Jehu’s story marks another step in God’s unstoppable plan (Isaiah 55:11).
Jehu set outThe phrase underscores decisive obedience. • Jehu does not linger; his actions echo the command first given through Elijah (1 Kings 19:16-17) and reaffirmed by Elisha’s prophet (2 Kings 9:6-10). • His zeal contrasts sharply with Saul’s half-hearted obedience (1 Samuel 15:18-19). • Scripture presents Jehu as an instrument of divine justice, even while later critiquing his own heart (Hosea 1:4).
toward SamariaSamaria is the political and religious center of the northern kingdom. • It housed Ahab’s palace and Baal’s temple (1 Kings 16:32) and thus represents the heart of apostasy Jehu is commissioned to purge (Deuteronomy 13:5). • Moving from Jezreel to Samaria signals that judgment will reach every stronghold of Ahab’s dynasty (2 Kings 10:17). • The direction is geographic, yet it also shows the breadth of God’s concern—no corner of Israel is exempt from accountability (Amos 3:2).
At Beth-eked of the Shepherds“Beth-eked” likely means “binding house,” a shearing place on the route to Samaria. • A routine pastoral setting becomes the stage for further judgment when Jehu meets forty-two relatives of Ahaziah of Judah (2 Kings 10:13-14;2 Chronicles 22:8). • Their casual visit—“we have come to greet the sons of the king” (v. 13)—shows how unaware they are of God’s unfolding judgment. • Jehu’s swift response ensures that alliances with the doomed house of Ahab cannot continue (Exodus 23:2). • The location reminds us that God’s purposes reach even into the “ordinary” places of life; nothing is beyond His oversight (Psalm 139:7-12).
summary2 Kings 10:12 captures a hinge moment in Jehu’s divinely mandated campaign. The adverb “then” keeps the narrative rushing forward; Jehu’s setting out showcases prompt obedience; the march toward Samaria targets the epicenter of idolatry; and the stop at Beth-eked of the Shepherds shows judgment overtaking the unsuspecting. The verse assures us that when God speaks, His word is fulfilled down to the last detail, whether in palaces or pasturelands, and calls us to the same wholehearted, timely obedience Jehu displays on this part of the journey. (12) And he arose . . . and came.--So the Syriac, rightly. The common Hebrew text has, "And he arose and came and departed." And as he was at the shearing house in the way.--Rather,He was at Beth-eqed-haroim on the way. The Targum renders: "He was at the shepherds' meeting-house on the way." The place was probably a solitary building, which served as arendezvous for the shepherds of the neighbourhood. (The root 'aqad means "to bind," or "knot together;" hence the common explanation of the name is "the shepherds'binding house,"i.e., the place where theybound their sheep for the shearing. But the idea ofbinding is easily connected with that ofmeeting, gathering together: comp. our wordsband, knot.) The LXX. has: "He was at Baithakad (orBaithakath) of the shepherds." Eusebius mentions a place calledBeithakad, fifteen Roman miles from Legio (Lejj-n), identical with the presentBeitkad, six miles east ofJenin, in the plain of Esdraelon; but this seems too far off the route from Jezreel to Samaria, which passesJenin. Verses 12-14. - The massacre of the brethren of Ahaziah. Verse 12. - And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria; rather, went on his way to Samaria ( ἐπορεύθη εἰς Σαμάρειαν, LXX.). Having arranged matters at Jezreel as his interests required, and secured the adhesion of the Samaritan "great men," Jehu now sot out for the capital. The narrative from this point to ver. 17 is of events that happened to him while he was upon his road. And as he was at the shearing-house in the way. Between Jezreel and Samaria was a station where the shepherds of the district were accustomed to shear their flocks. The custom gave name to the place, which became known as Beth-Eked ( Βαιθακάθ, LXX.; Beth-Akad, Jerome), "the house of binding," from the practice of tying the sheep's four feet together before shearing them, The situation has not been identified.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Then [Jehu] set outוַיָּ֙קָם֙(way·yā·qām)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 6965:To arise, stand up, standtoward Samaria.שֹׁמְר֑וֹן(šō·mə·rō·wn)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 8111:Samaria -- capital of northern kingdom of IsraelAtבֵּֽית־(bêṯ-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004:A houseBeth-eked of the Shepherds,עֵ֥קֶד(‘ê·qeḏ)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 7462:To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with
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