And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house in the way,
Then he got up and left, traveling toward Samaria. While he was at a sheep-shearing house along the way,
This verse describes Jehu continuing his journey to Samaria, stopping at a place where sheep were being sheared.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 2 Kings, Jehu had been anointed as king of Israel by a prophet and was actively executing God's judgment against the house of Ahab, who had promoted idolatry and led the nation into sin. As Jehu traveled to Samaria, the capital city, to consolidate his rule, he stopped at a shearing house, which was a common location for sheep shearing and likely served as a practical waypoint during his journey. This event fits into the larger biblical narrative of God's use of human leaders to enforce divine justice and restore faithfulness among His people.
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