2 Kings 9:23 kjva — And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, There is treachery, O Ahaziah.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, There is treachery, O Ahaziah."

— 2 Kings 9:23, King James Version with Apocrypha

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2 Kings 9 — Context

20

And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously.

21

And Joram said, Make ready. And his chariot was made ready. And Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his chariot, and they went out against Jehu, and met him in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite.

22

And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many?

23

And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, There is treachery, O Ahaziah.

24

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.

25

Then said Jehu to Bidkar his captain, Take up, and cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite: for remember how that, when I and thou rode together after Ahab his father, the Lord laid this burden upon him;

26

Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth, and the blood of his sons, saith the Lord; and I will requite thee in this plat, saith the Lord. Now therefore take and cast him into the plat of ground, according to the word of the Lord.

2 Kings 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 9:23 say?
2 Kings 9:23 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, There is treachery, 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 (KJVA): “And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, There is treachery, 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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