And when he was come in, he did eat and drink, and said, Go, see now this cursed woman, and bury her: for she is a king’s daughter.
After he went inside, he ate and drank, then said, 'Go and take care of that cursed woman and bury her, because she is a king's daughter.'
This verse shows Jehu ordering the burial of Queen Jezebel after her violent death, acknowledging her royal status despite calling her cursed.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Kings, Jehu has just been anointed as king of Israel and is carrying out God's judgment against the evil house of Ahab, which included the notorious Queen Jezebel. Jezebel, who promoted idolatry and opposed God's prophets, was thrown from a window and killed, but Jehu orders her burial as an act of respect for her royal lineage as a king's daughter. This event reflects the fulfillment of earlier prophecies, such as those from Elijah, highlighting God's sovereignty in punishing unfaithfulness.
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