2 Kings 9:16

So Jehu rode in a chariot, and went to Jezreel; for Joram lay there. And Ahaziah king of Judah was come down to see Joram.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 9:16

BSB

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.

AKJV

So Jehu rode in a chariot, and went to Jezreel; for Joram lay there. And Ahaziah king of Judah was come down to see Joram.

CPDV

And he climbed up and set out for Jezreel, because Joram was sick there, and Ahaziah, the king of Judah, had gone down to visit Joram.

ERV

So Jehu rode in a chariot, and went to Jezreel; for Joram lay there. And Ahaziah king of Judah was come down to see Joram.

NHEB

So Jehu rode in a chariot, and went to Jezreel; for Joram lay there. Ahaziah king of Judah had come down to see Joram.

SMT

And Jehu will ride and go to Jezreel; for Joram lay there. And Ahaziah king of Judah went down to see Joram.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 9:16

SoJehuH3058Proper Name MasculinerodeinachariotH7392VerbandwentH3212VerbtoJezreelH3157forJoramH3141Proper Name Masculine layH7901VerbthereAndAhaziahH274Proper Name Masculine kingH4428Noun MasculineofJudahH3063Proper Name MasculinewascomedownH3381VerbtoseeH7200Verb JoramH3141Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 9:16

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Kings 9:16

Summary

New king travels to confrontation with incumbent

Place

Jezreel

Event

Jehu rides toward the king

Estimated Time Period

c. 840 BC