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As Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Is it peace, you Zimri, your master`s murderer?
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The "Zimri" Taunt
Commentators explain that when Jezebel calls Jehu "Zimri," she is making a specific historical taunt. Zimri was a previous usurper who assassinated his king but only reigned for seven days before a disastrous end (1 Kings 16). Jezebel's words are a defiant curse, predicting that Jehu's reign as a fellow regicide will be just as short-lived and illegitimate.
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19th Century
Anglican
And as ... she said. — And Jehu had come into the gate, and she said.
Had Zimri ... master? —Rath…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And as Jehu entered in at the gate Either of the city of Jezreel, or of the king's palace:
she sa…
Presbyterian
Instead of hiding herself, as one afraid of Divine vengeance, Jezebel mocked at fear. See how a heart, hardened against God, will brave it out to t…
