2 Kings 10:30

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And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing that which is right in mine eyes, and hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that was in mine heart, thy children of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel.

Original Language Analysis

וַיֹּ֨אמֶר said H559
וַיֹּ֨אמֶר said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 1 of 23
to say (used with great latitude)
יְהוָ֜ה And the LORD H3068
יְהוָ֜ה And the LORD
Strong's: H3068
Word #: 2 of 23
(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 3 of 23
near, with or among; often in general, to
יֵה֗וּא unto Jehu H3058
יֵה֗וּא unto Jehu
Strong's: H3058
Word #: 4 of 23
jehu, the name of five israelites
יַ֤עַן H3282
יַ֤עַן
Strong's: H3282
Word #: 5 of 23
properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause
אֲשֶׁר H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 6 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
הֱטִיבֹ֙תָ֙ Because thou hast done well H2895
הֱטִיבֹ֙תָ֙ Because thou hast done well
Strong's: H2895
Word #: 7 of 23
to be (transitively, do or make) good (or well) in the widest sense
עָשִׂ֖יתָ and hast done H6213
עָשִׂ֖יתָ and hast done
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 8 of 23
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
הַיָּשָׁר֙ that which is right H3477
הַיָּשָׁר֙ that which is right
Strong's: H3477
Word #: 9 of 23
straight (literally or figuratively)
בְּעֵינַ֔י in mine eyes H5869
בְּעֵינַ֔י in mine eyes
Strong's: H5869
Word #: 10 of 23
an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
כְּכֹל֙ H3605
כְּכֹל֙
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 11 of 23
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֣ר H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's: H834
Word #: 12 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
בִּלְבָבִ֔י according to all that was in mine heart H3824
בִּלְבָבִ֔י according to all that was in mine heart
Strong's: H3824
Word #: 13 of 23
the heart (as the most interior organ)
עָשִׂ֖יתָ and hast done H6213
עָשִׂ֖יתָ and hast done
Strong's: H6213
Word #: 14 of 23
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
לְבֵ֣ית unto the house H1004
לְבֵ֣ית unto the house
Strong's: H1004
Word #: 15 of 23
a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
אַחְאָ֑ב of Ahab H256
אַחְאָ֑ב of Ahab
Strong's: H256
Word #: 16 of 23
achab, the name of a king of israel and of a prophet at babylon
בְּנֵ֣י thy children H1121
בְּנֵ֣י thy children
Strong's: H1121
Word #: 17 of 23
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
רְבִעִ֔ים of the fourth H7243
רְבִעִ֔ים of the fourth
Strong's: H7243
Word #: 18 of 23
fourth; also (fractionally) a fourth
יֵֽשְׁב֥וּ generation shall sit H3427
יֵֽשְׁב֥וּ generation shall sit
Strong's: H3427
Word #: 19 of 23
properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
לְךָ֖ H0
לְךָ֖
Strong's: H0
Word #: 20 of 23
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 21 of 23
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
כִּסֵּ֥א on the throne H3678
כִּסֵּ֥א on the throne
Strong's: H3678
Word #: 22 of 23
properly, covered, i.e., a throne (as canopied)
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ of Israel H3478
יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ of Israel
Strong's: H3478
Word #: 23 of 23
he will rule as god; jisral, a symbolical name of jacob; also (typically) of his posterity

Analysis & Commentary

And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing that which is right in mine eyes, and hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that was in mine heart, thy children of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel.

This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 10: Zeal for God without heart transformation. The divine name emphasizes Yahweh's covenant relationship with Israel and His sovereign control over historical events. 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.

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.

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