2 Kings 10:13
Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, Who are ye? And they answered, We are the brethren of Ahaziah; and we go down to salute the children of the king and the children of the queen.
Original Language Analysis
מָצָא֙
met
H4672
מָצָא֙
met
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
2 of 20
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
3 of 20
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
אֲחֵ֤י
We are the brethren
H251
אֲחֵ֤י
We are the brethren
Strong's:
H251
Word #:
4 of 20
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
אֲחַזְיָ֙הוּ֙
of Ahaziah
H274
אֲחַזְיָ֙הוּ֙
of Ahaziah
Strong's:
H274
Word #:
5 of 20
achazjah, the name of a jewish and an israelite king
יְהוּדָ֔ה
of Judah
H3063
יְהוּדָ֔ה
of Judah
Strong's:
H3063
Word #:
7 of 20
jehudah (or judah), the name of five israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
וַיֹּֽאמְר֗וּ
Who are ye And they answered
H559
וַיֹּֽאמְר֗וּ
Who are ye And they answered
Strong's:
H559
Word #:
8 of 20
to say (used with great latitude)
מִ֣י
H4310
מִ֣י
Strong's:
H4310
Word #:
9 of 20
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
וַיֹּֽאמְר֗וּ
Who are ye And they answered
H559
וַיֹּֽאמְר֗וּ
Who are ye And they answered
Strong's:
H559
Word #:
11 of 20
to say (used with great latitude)
אֲחֵ֤י
We are the brethren
H251
אֲחֵ֤י
We are the brethren
Strong's:
H251
Word #:
12 of 20
a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like h0001])
אֲחַזְיָ֙הוּ֙
of Ahaziah
H274
אֲחַזְיָ֙הוּ֙
of Ahaziah
Strong's:
H274
Word #:
13 of 20
achazjah, the name of a jewish and an israelite king
וַנֵּ֛רֶד
and we go down
H3381
וַנֵּ֛רֶד
and we go down
Strong's:
H3381
Word #:
15 of 20
to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); cau
לִשְׁל֥וֹם
to salute
H7965
לִשְׁל֥וֹם
to salute
Strong's:
H7965
Word #:
16 of 20
safe, i.e., (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e., health, prosperity, peace
וּבְנֵ֥י
and the children
H1121
וּבְנֵ֥י
and the children
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
17 of 20
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
Cross References
2 Kings 8:29And king Joram went back to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him at Ramah, when he fought against Hazael king of Syria. And Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah went down to see Joram the son of Ahab in Jezreel, because he was sick.2 Kings 8:24And Joram slept with his fathers, and was buried with his fathers in the city of David: and Ahaziah his son reigned in his stead.2 Chronicles 21:17And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons.
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?
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Analysis & Commentary
Jehu met with the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, and said, Who are ye? And they answered, We are the brethren of Ahaziah; and we go down to salute the children of the king and the children of the queen.
This verse contributes to the overall theme of chapter 10: Zeal for God without heart transformation. The reference to kingship reminds readers that all human authority is subordinate to God's ultimate kingship. 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.