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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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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 9:22
18th Century
Theologian
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…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 9:22
19th Century
Bishop
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…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 9:22
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, when Joram saw, Jehu, that he said, is it
peace, Jehu ?
&c.] Hav…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 9:16–29
17th Century
Minister
Jehu was a man of eager spirit. The wisdom of God is seen in the choice of those employed in His work. But it is not for any man's reputation to be…