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The dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. He opened the door, and fled.

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A Prophecy Fulfilled

Commentators unanimously note that the gruesome fate prophesied for Jezebel is a direct fulfillment of Elijah's earlier declaration in 1 Kings 21:23. This demonstrates that God's word is certain and His proclaimed judgments will surely come to pass, even if delayed.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 9:10

19th Century

Bishop

And the dogs shall eat Jezebel. —Literally, and Jezebel the dogs shall eat. (Compare to Elijah’s threat, [Refere…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 9:10

17th Century

Pastor

And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel Or in the field of Jezreel; the Targum is, the inheritance of Je…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 9:1–10

17th Century

Minister

In these and similar events, we must acknowledge the secret working of God, disposing people to fulfill His purposes concerning them. Jehu was anoi…