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They went to bury her; but they found no more of her than the skull, and the feet, and the palms of her hands.

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A Prophecy Fulfilled

Commentators explain that the gruesome discovery of only Jezebel's skull, feet, and palms was a direct and literal fulfillment of the prophecy that dogs would devour her flesh. This event serves as a powerful confirmation of God's word and His righteous judgment against unrepentant evil.

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2 Kings

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 9:35

19th Century

Bishop

Her hands. —Hebrew, the hands.

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 9:35

17th Century

Pastor

And they went to bury her
The servants of Jehu, according to his orders and instructions;

but the…

Matthew Henry

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…