2 Kings 10:9

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And it came to pass in the morning, that he went out, and stood, and said to all the people, Ye be righteous: behold, I conspired against my master, and slew him: but who slew all these?

Original Language Analysis

וַיְהִ֤י H1961
וַיְהִ֤י
Strong's: H1961
Word #: 1 of 21
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
בַבֹּ֙קֶר֙ And it came to pass in the morning H1242
בַבֹּ֙קֶר֙ And it came to pass in the morning
Strong's: H1242
Word #: 2 of 21
properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
וַיֵּצֵ֣א that he went out H3318
וַיֵּצֵ֣א that he went out
Strong's: H3318
Word #: 3 of 21
to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim
וַֽיַּעֲמֹ֔ד and stood H5975
וַֽיַּעֲמֹ֔ד and stood
Strong's: H5975
Word #: 4 of 21
to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ and said H559
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ and said
Strong's: H559
Word #: 5 of 21
to say (used with great latitude)
אֶל H413
אֶל
Strong's: H413
Word #: 6 of 21
near, with or among; often in general, to
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 7 of 21
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
הָעָ֔ם to all the people H5971
הָעָ֔ם to all the people
Strong's: H5971
Word #: 8 of 21
a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
צַדִּקִ֖ים Ye be righteous H6662
צַדִּקִ֖ים Ye be righteous
Strong's: H6662
Word #: 9 of 21
just
אַתֶּ֑ם H859
אַתֶּ֑ם
Strong's: H859
Word #: 10 of 21
thou and thee, or (plural) ye and you
הִנֵּ֨ה H2009
הִנֵּ֨ה
Strong's: H2009
Word #: 11 of 21
lo!
אֲנִ֜י H589
אֲנִ֜י
Strong's: H589
Word #: 12 of 21
i
קָשַׁ֤רְתִּי behold I conspired H7194
קָשַׁ֤רְתִּי behold I conspired
Strong's: H7194
Word #: 13 of 21
to tie, physically (gird, confine, compact) or mentally (in love, league)
עַל H5921
עַל
Strong's: H5921
Word #: 14 of 21
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
אֲדֹנִי֙ against my master H113
אֲדֹנִי֙ against my master
Strong's: H113
Word #: 15 of 21
sovereign, i.e., controller (human or divine)
וָֽאֶהְרְגֵ֔הוּ and slew H2026
וָֽאֶהְרְגֵ֔הוּ and slew
Strong's: H2026
Word #: 16 of 21
to smite with deadly intent
וּמִ֥י H4310
וּמִ֥י
Strong's: H4310
Word #: 17 of 21
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
הִכָּ֖ה him but who slew H5221
הִכָּ֖ה him but who slew
Strong's: H5221
Word #: 18 of 21
to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
אֶת H853
אֶת
Strong's: H853
Word #: 19 of 21
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל H3605
כָּל
Strong's: H3605
Word #: 20 of 21
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֵֽלֶּה׃ H428
אֵֽלֶּה׃
Strong's: H428
Word #: 21 of 21
these or those

Analysis & Commentary

And it came to pass in the morning, that he went out, and stood, and said to all the people, Ye be righteous: behold, I conspired against my master, and slew him: but who slew all these?

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.

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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