2 Kings 9:23 net — Jehoram turned his chariot around and took off. He said to Ahaziah,“It’s a trap, Ahaziah!”

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"Jehoram turned his chariot around and took off. He said to Ahaziah,“It’s a trap, Ahaziah!”"

— 2 Kings 9:23, NET Bible

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2 Kings 9 — Context

20

The watchman reported,“He reached them, but hasn’t started back. The one who drives the lead chariot drives like Jehu son of Nimshi; he drives recklessly.”

21

Jehoram ordered,“Hitch up my chariot.” When his chariot had been hitched up, King Jehoram of Israel and King Ahaziah of Judah went out in their respective chariots to meet Jehu. They met up with him in the plot of land that had once belonged to Naboth of Jezreel.

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When Jehoram saw Jehu, he asked,“Is everything all right, Jehu?” He replied,“How can everything be all right as long as your mother Jezebel promotes idolatry and pagan practices?”

23

Jehoram turned his chariot around and took off. He said to Ahaziah,“It’s a trap, Ahaziah!”

24

Jehu aimed his bow and shot an arrow right between Jehoram’s shoulders. The arrow went through his heart and he fell to his knees in his chariot.

25

Jehu ordered his officer Bidkar,“Pick him up and throw him into the part of the field that once belonged to Naboth of Jezreel. Remember, you and I were riding together behind his father Ahab, when the LORD pronounced this oracle against him,

26

‘“Know for sure that I saw the shed blood of Naboth and his sons yesterday,” says the LORD,“and that I will give you what you deserve right here in this plot of land,” says the LORD.’So now pick him up and throw him into this plot of land, just as in the LORD’s message.”

2 Kings 9:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 9:23 say?
2 Kings 9:23 in the NET Bible reads: “Jehoram turned his chariot around and took off. He said to Ahaziah,“It’s a trap, 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 (NET): “Jehoram turned his chariot around and took off. He said to Ahaziah,“It’s a trap, 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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