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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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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 9:31
19th Century
Bishop
And as ... she said. — And Jehu had come into the gate, and she said.
Had Zimri ... master? —Rath…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 9:31
17th Century
Pastor
And as Jehu entered in at the gate
Either of the city of Jezreel, or of the king's palace:
she sa…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 9:30–37
17th Century
Minister
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…