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2 Kings 9:24
Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jehu acts against King Joram in his chariot immediately after Joram turns to flee and cries out to Ahaziah. The moment captures the execution of a prophetic judgment during a military confrontation.
The words — The Hebrew מִלֵּא יָדוֹ בַּקֶּשֶׁת (mi.le' ya.do ba.qeshe.t) literally renders "he filled his hand with the bow," describing the full draw of the weapon. וַיַּךְ אֶת־יְהוֹרָם בֵּין (va.yakh et-Yeho.ram be.in) translates to "and he struck Jehoram between," specifying the precise point of impact.
The thread — The precise arrow strike echoes the earlier prophecy in 1 Kings 22:34 where a man shoots the king of Israel between the joints. The fulfillment of this violent judgment connects to the broader theme of divine retribution against Ahab's house found in the surrounding context.
Why it lands — The text demands recognition that political power cannot shield rulers from enacted judgment. It requires the reader to observe how spoken prophecy materializes through historical action without moral ambiguity.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot.
Cross-references
- 1 Kings 22:34 However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!”
- Job 20:23 When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as he eats.
- Psalms 50:22 Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you:
- Proverbs 21:30 There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
- Ecclesiastes 8:12 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.