2 Kings 10:2 net — “You have with you the sons of your master, chariots and horses, a fortified city, and weapons. So when this letter arr…

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"“You have with you the sons of your master, chariots and horses, a fortified city, and weapons. So when this letter arrives,"

— 2 Kings 10:2, NET Bible

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2 Kings 10 — Context

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Jehu Wipes Out Ahab’s Family Ahab had seventy sons living in Samaria. So Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria to the leading officials of Jezreel and to the guardians of Ahab’s dynasty. This is what the letters said,

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“You have with you the sons of your master, chariots and horses, a fortified city, and weapons. So when this letter arrives,

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pick the best and most capable of your master’s sons, place him on his father’s throne, and defend your master’s dynasty.”

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They were absolutely terrified and said,“Look, two kings could not stop him! How can we?”

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So the palace supervisor, the city commissioner, the leaders, and the guardians sent this message to Jehu,“We are your subjects! Whatever you say, we will do. We will not make anyone king. Do what you consider proper.”

2 Kings 10:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 10:2 say?
2 Kings 10:2 in the NET Bible reads: ““You have with you the sons of your master, chariots and horses, a fortified city, and weapons. So when this letter arrives,”
Where is 2 Kings 10:2 in the Bible?
2 Kings 10:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 10, verse 2.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 10:2.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 10:2 in?
2 Kings 10:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 10:2?
2 Kings 10:2 reads (NET): ““You have with you the sons of your master, chariots and horses, a fortified city, and weapons. So when this letter arrives,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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