KJV ORIGINAL
And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master?
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
As Jehu came through the gate, she called out, 'Did Zimri have peace after he killed his master?'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jezebel is sarcastically asking Jehu if he thinks he'll find peace after betraying and killing his king, just like Zimri did long ago.
📚 Historical Context
This verse captures Queen Jezebel's final defiant words to Jehu as he arrives to execute God's judgment against her. She's referencing Zimri, a military commander who had killed King Elah about 40 years earlier but ruled for only seven days before being overthrown and dying. Jezebel is essentially taunting Jehu, suggesting his rebellion will end as badly as Zimri's did.
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