2 Kings 9:30 net — Jehu approached Jezreel. When Jezebel heard the news, she put on some eye liner, fixed up her hair, and leaned out the…

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"Jehu approached Jezreel. When Jezebel heard the news, she put on some eye liner, fixed up her hair, and leaned out the window."

— 2 Kings 9:30, NET Bible

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2 Kings 9 — Context

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When King Ahaziah of Judah saw what happened, he took off up the road to Beth Haggan. Jehu chased him and ordered,“Shoot him too.” They shot him while he was driving his chariot up the ascent of Gur near Ibleam. He fled to Megiddo and died there.

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His servants took his body back to Jerusalem and buried him in his tomb with his ancestors in the City of David.

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Ahaziah had become king over Judah in the eleventh year of Joram son of Ahab.

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Jehu approached Jezreel. When Jezebel heard the news, she put on some eye liner, fixed up her hair, and leaned out the window.

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When Jehu came through the gate, she said,“Is everything all right, Zimri, murderer of his master?”

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He looked up at the window and said,“Who is on my side? Who?” Two or three eunuchs looked down at him.

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He said,“Throw her down!” So they threw her down, and when she hit the ground, her blood splattered against the wall and the horses, and Jehu drove his chariot over her.

2 Kings 9:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 9:30 say?
2 Kings 9:30 in the NET Bible reads: “Jehu approached Jezreel. When Jezebel heard the news, she put on some eye liner, fixed up her hair, and leaned out the window.”
Where is 2 Kings 9:30 in the Bible?
2 Kings 9:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 9, verse 30.
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 9:30.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 9:30 in?
2 Kings 9:30 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 9:30?
2 Kings 9:30 reads (NET): “Jehu approached Jezreel. When Jezebel heard the news, she put on some eye liner, fixed up her hair, and leaned out the window.” 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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