2 Kings 10:15
And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thine hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot.
Original Language Analysis
וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ
H1980
וַיֵּ֣לֶךְ
Strong's:
H1980
Word #:
1 of 32
to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
מִשָּׁ֡ם
H8033
מִשָּׁ֡ם
Strong's:
H8033
Word #:
2 of 32
there (transferring to time) then; often thither, or thence
וַיִּמְצָ֣א
thence he lighted
H4672
וַיִּמְצָ֣א
thence he lighted
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
3 of 32
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 #:
4 of 32
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יְהֽוֹנָדָ֥ב
And Jehonadab
H3082
יְהֽוֹנָדָ֥ב
And Jehonadab
Strong's:
H3082
Word #:
5 of 32
jehonadab, the name of an israelite and of an arab
בֶּן
the son
H1121
בֶּן
the son
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
6 of 32
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
לִקְרָאת֜וֹ
coming to meet
H7125
לִקְרָאת֜וֹ
coming to meet
Strong's:
H7125
Word #:
8 of 32
an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
וַֽיְבָרְכֵ֗הוּ
him and he saluted
H1288
וַֽיְבָרְכֵ֗הוּ
him and he saluted
Strong's:
H1288
Word #:
9 of 32
to kneel; by implication to bless god (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (god or the king, as
וָיֵ֖שׁ
It is
H3426
וָיֵ֖שׁ
It is
Strong's:
H3426
Word #:
12 of 32
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
13 of 32
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
כַּֽאֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
16 of 32
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עִם
H5973
עִם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
18 of 32
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
יְהֽוֹנָדָ֥ב
And Jehonadab
H3082
יְהֽוֹנָדָ֥ב
And Jehonadab
Strong's:
H3082
Word #:
21 of 32
jehonadab, the name of an israelite and of an arab
וָיֵ֖שׁ
It is
H3426
וָיֵ֖שׁ
It is
Strong's:
H3426
Word #:
22 of 32
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
וָיֵ֖שׁ
It is
H3426
וָיֵ֖שׁ
It is
Strong's:
H3426
Word #:
23 of 32
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן
And he gave
H5414
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן
And he gave
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
24 of 32
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
25 of 32
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
יָד֔וֹ
him his hand
H3027
יָד֔וֹ
him his hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
26 of 32
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן
And he gave
H5414
וַיִּתֵּ֣ן
And he gave
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
27 of 32
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
יָד֔וֹ
him his hand
H3027
יָד֔וֹ
him his hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
28 of 32
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
Cross References
1 Chronicles 2:55And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shimeathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the father of the house of Rechab.Ezekiel 17:18Seeing he despised the oath by breaking the covenant, when, lo, he had given his hand, and hath done all these things, he shall not escape.Ezra 10:19And they gave their hands that they would put away their wives; and being guilty, they offered a ram of the flock for their trespass.Galatians 4:12Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all.
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
And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thine hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot.
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.