2 Kings 9:34 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

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.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Jehu ordering the burial of Queen Jezebel after her violent death, acknowledging her royal status despite calling her cursed.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs immediately after Queen Jezebel's death when she was thrown from a window by her own servants at Jehu's command. Despite Jezebel's wickedness and opposition to God's prophets, Jehu recognized that as royalty, she deserved a proper burial according to the customs of the time.

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