2 Kings 9:9

9 And I will make the house of Ahab like 1the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like 2the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah.

2 Kings 9:9 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 9:9

And I will make the house of Ahab,
The same is threatened, (See Gill on 1 Kings 21:22).

2 Kings 9:9 In-Context

7 And you shall strike down the house of Ahab your master, so that I may avenge on Jezebel the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of the LORD.
8 For the whole house of Ahab shall perish, and I will cut off from Ahab every male, bond or free, in Israel.
9 And I will make the house of Ahab like the house of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, and like the house of Baasha the son of Ahijah.
10 And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the territory of Jezreel, and none shall bury her." Then he opened the door and fled.
11 When Jehu came out to the servants of his master, they said to him, "Is all well? Why did this mad fellow come to you?" And he said to them, "You know the fellow and his talk."

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Kings 14:10; 1 Kings 15:29; 1 Kings 21:22
  • 2. 1 Kings 16:3, 11; 1 Kings 21:22
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