For the whole house of Ahab shall perish: and I will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel:
The entire family line of Ahab will be destroyed. I will completely eliminate every male descendant of Ahab, whether they are free or imprisoned in Israel.
God is declaring that He will completely destroy King Ahab's entire family line as judgment for their wickedness.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative, Ahab was a wicked king of Israel who promoted idolatry and evil practices, heavily influenced by his wife Jezebel, leading to widespread corruption in the nation. God, through the prophet Elijah and later Elisha, declared judgment on Ahab's dynasty as a consequence of their sins, including murder and turning away from God's commands. This verse is part of the prophecy delivered to Jehu, commissioning him to overthrow Ahab's house and fulfill God's promise of total destruction.
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