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It happened, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? He answered, What peace, so long as the prostitution of your mother Jezebel and her witchcraft abound?
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Defining Jezebel's Sins
Commentators unanimously explain that Jehu's accusation of "whoredoms" and "witchcrafts" refers primarily to spiritual sins. "Whoredoms" signifies idolatry—Israel's unfaithfulness to God—while "witchcrafts" points to the occult rituals and sorcery associated with the Baal worship promoted by Jezebel.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Joram had asked the usual question, “Is it peace?” which simply meant, “Is all well?” In Jehu’s reply, “whoredoms” likely refers to idolatries—acts…
19th Century
Anglican
Is it peace, Jehu? —Joram meant, “Is all well at the seat of war?” Jehu’s reply left no doubt of his intentions. He assum…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And it came to pass, when Joram saw, Jehu, that he said, is it peace, Jehu ? &c.] Hav…
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