2 Kings 9:23 bbe — Then Joram, turning his horses in flight, said to Ahaziah, Broken faith, O Ahaziah!

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"Then Joram, turning his horses in flight, said to Ahaziah, Broken faith, O Ahaziah!"

— 2 Kings 9:23, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 9 — Context

20

And the watchman gave them word, saying, He went up to them and has not come back again; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu, son of Nimshi, for he is driving violently.

21

Then Joram said, Make ready. So they made his carriage ready; and Joram, king of Israel, with Ahaziah, king of Judah, went out in their carriages for the purpose of meeting Jehu; and they came face to face with him at the field of Naboth the Jezreelite.

22

Now when Joram saw Jehu he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he said in answer, What peace is possible while all the land is full of the disgusting sins of your mother Jezebel, and her secret arts?

23

Then Joram, turning his horses in flight, said to Ahaziah, Broken faith, O Ahaziah!

24

Then Jehu took his bow in his hand, and with all his strength sent an arrow, wounding Joram between the arms; and the arrow came out at his heart, and he went down on his face in his carriage.

25

Then Jehu said to Bidkar, his captain, Take him up, and put him in the field of Naboth the Jezreelite: for is not that day in your memory when you and I together on our horses were going after Ahab, his father, and the Lord put this fate on him, saying:

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I saw the blood of Naboth and of his sons yesterday; and I will give you full payment in this field, says the Lord? So now, take him and put him in this field, as the Lord said.

2 Kings 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 9:23 say?
2 Kings 9:23 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Then Joram, turning his horses in flight, said to Ahaziah, Broken faith, O Ahaziah!”
Where is 2 Kings 9:23 in the Bible?
2 Kings 9:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 9, verse 23.
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 9:23.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 9:23 in?
2 Kings 9:23 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 9:23?
2 Kings 9:23 reads (BBE): “Then Joram, turning his horses in flight, said to Ahaziah, Broken faith, O Ahaziah!” 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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