2 Kings 9:31 cpdv — as Jehu was entering through the gate. And she said, “Is it possible for there to be peace for Zimri, who killed his lo…

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"as Jehu was entering through the gate. And she said, “Is it possible for there to be peace for Zimri, who killed his lord?” "

— 2 Kings 9:31, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 9 — Context

28

And his servants placed him upon his chariot, and they took him to Jerusalem. And they buried him in the sepulcher with his fathers, in the city of David.

29

In the eleventh year of Joram, the son of Ahab, Ahaziah reigned over Judah.

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And Jehu went into Jezreel. But Jezebel, hearing of his arrival, painted her eyes with cosmetics, and adorned her head. And she watched through a window,

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as Jehu was entering through the gate. And she said, “Is it possible for there to be peace for Zimri, who killed his lord?”

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And Jehu lifted up his face to the window, and he said, “Who is this woman?” And two or three eunuchs bowed down before him.

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And he said to them, “Throw her down with force.” And they threw her forcefully, and the wall was splattered with her blood, and the hoofs of the horses trampled her.

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And when he had entered, so that he might eat and drink, he said: “Go, and see to that cursed woman, and bury her. For she is the daughter of a king.”

2 Kings 9:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 9:31 say?
2 Kings 9:31 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “as Jehu was entering through the gate. And she said, “Is it possible for there to be peace for Zimri, who killed his lord?” ”
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 (CPDV): “as Jehu was entering through the gate. And she said, “Is it possible for there to be peace for Zimri, who killed his lord?” ” 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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