2 Kings Chapter 10 · Verse 12
And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house in the way,
Original Language Analysis
וַיָּ֙קָם֙
And he arose
H6965
וַיָּ֙קָם֙
And he arose
Strong's:
H6965
Word #:
1 of 9
to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
וַיָּבֹ֔א
and departed
H935
וַיָּבֹ֔א
and departed
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
2 of 9
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
וַיֵּ֖לֶךְ
H1980
וַיֵּ֖לֶךְ
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
3 of 9
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
ה֛וּא
H1931
ה֛וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
5 of 9
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
בֵּֽית
house
H1004
בֵּֽית
house
Strong's:
H1004
Word #:
6 of 9
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
הָֽרֹעִ֖ים
And as he was at the shearing
H7462
הָֽרֹעִ֖ים
And as he was at the shearing
Strong's:
H7462
Word #:
7 of 9
to tend a flock; i.e., pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a frie
Historical Context
Historical Setting: 2 Kings 10 takes place during Jehu's dynasty and the violent purge of Baal worship, around 841 BCE. The chapter's theme (Jehu's Purge Continues) reflects the historical reality of violent political revolution motivated by zeal for Yahweh but lacking genuine heart transformation. Archaeological evidence from this period includes royal inscriptions, administrative documents, and material culture that corroborate the biblical account while providing additional context for understanding the political and social dynamics at work.
Questions for Reflection
- How does this verse contribute to understanding the theological message of 2 Kings 10 regarding zeal for god without heart transformation?
- What does this passage reveal about God's character, particularly His justice, mercy, and faithfulness to covenant promises?
- In what practical ways should this text shape contemporary Christian thinking about faithfulness, worship, and obedience to God?
Analysis & Commentary
And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house in the way,
This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 10: Zeal for God without heart transformation. During this period, Israel and Judah struggled with persistent idolatry, particularly Baal worship introduced under Ahab and Jezebel.
The narrative demonstrates God's justice in judging covenant unfaithfulness while maintaining His ultimate purposes for redemption.