KJV ORIGINAL
And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Jehu pulled back his bow with all his strength and shot Jehoram between his shoulders. The arrow pierced through his heart, and he collapsed in his chariot.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes the moment when Jehu kills King Jehoram with an arrow, fulfilling God's judgment against the house of Ahab.
📚 Historical Context
This event occurred around 841 BC when Jehu was anointed by God to destroy the wicked dynasty of King Ahab. Jehoram (also called Joram) was Ahab's son and had continued his father's evil practices, including Baal worship. Jehu was carrying out divine judgment that had been prophesied by Elijah years earlier.
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