2 Kings 9:31 bbe — And when Jehu was coming into the town, she said, Is all well, O Zimri, taker of your master's life?

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"And when Jehu was coming into the town, she said, Is all well, O Zimri, taker of your master's life?"

— 2 Kings 9:31, Bible in Basic English

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2 Kings 9 — Context

28

And his servants took him in a carriage to Jerusalem, and put him into the earth with his fathers in the town of David.

29

(In the eleventh year of the rule of Joram, the son of Ahab, Ahaziah became king over Judah.)

30

And when Jehu came to Jezreel, Jezebel had news of it; and, painting her eyes and dressing her hair with ornaments, she put her head out of the window.

31

And when Jehu was coming into the town, she said, Is all well, O Zimri, taker of your master's life?

32

Then, looking up to the window, he said, Who is on my side, who? and two or three unsexed servants put out their heads.

33

And he said, Take her and put her out of the window. So they sent her down with force, and her blood went in a shower on the wall and on the horses; and she was crushed under their feet.

34

And he came in, and took food and drink; then he said, Now see to this cursed woman, and put her body into the earth, for she is a king's daughter.

2 Kings 9:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 9:31 say?
2 Kings 9:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And when Jehu was coming into the town, she said, Is all well, O Zimri, taker of your master's life?”
Where is 2 Kings 9:31 in the Bible?
2 Kings 9:31 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 9, verse 31.
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 9:31.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 9:31 in?
2 Kings 9:31 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 9:31?
2 Kings 9:31 reads (BBE): “And when Jehu was coming into the town, she said, Is all well, O Zimri, taker of your master's life?” 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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