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and the body of Jezebel shall be as dung on the face of the field in the portion of Jezreel, so that they shall not say, This is Jezebel.
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The Utter Humiliation of Pride
Commentators highlight that Jezebel's fate is a stark illustration of divine justice. The prophecy's fulfillment was not just death, but total humiliation. Her body became like "dung upon the face of the field," so unrecognizable that, as the verse says, "they shall not say, This is Jezebel." Matthew Henry uses this to warn that this is the end result of pride, cruelty, and a heart hardened against God.
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19th Century
Anglican
And the carcass of Jezebel. —This continuation of the prophecy is not given in 1 Kings 21:23. It is probably …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the carcass of Jezebel shall be as dung upon the face of the field in the portion of Jezreel
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…