And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window.
When Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard about it. She put on makeup, fixed her hair, and looked out from a window.
This verse shows Queen Jezebel preparing herself and watching from her window as Jehu, who would soon execute God's judgment on her, arrives in the city.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, Jehu was anointed by a prophet to lead a revolt against the corrupt kings of Israel, including Joram, as part of God's judgment on the idolatrous house of Ahab. Jezebel, the queen and wife of Ahab, was notorious for promoting Baal worship and opposing God's prophets, and when she heard of Jehu's arrival in Jezreel, she defiantly prepared herself by painting her face and looking out the window. This scene highlights the tension between divine judgment and human rebellion, leading to the fulfillment of prophecies against her.
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