2 Kings 10:17 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the LORD, which he spake to Elijah.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

When he arrived in Samaria, he killed everyone who was left from Ahab's family in Samaria, until he had completely wiped them out, just as the LORD had promised through Elijah.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Jehu carrying out God's judgment by completely destroying Ahab's family line, exactly as God had promised through the prophet Elijah.

📚 Historical Context

This occurred around 841 BC when Jehu, anointed as king by God's prophet, was executing divine judgment on the house of Ahab. Ahab had been one of Israel's most wicked kings, and God had pronounced judgment on his entire family through the prophet Elijah. Samaria was the capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel and Ahab's royal residence.

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