2 Kings 9:31

31 And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master?

2 Kings 9:31 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 9:31

And as Jehu entered in at the gate
Either of the city of Jezreel, or of the king's palace:

she said, [had] Zimri peace, who slew his master?
Elah the son of Baasha king of Israel; no, he had not; he reigned but seven days, and, being besieged, burnt the king's house over him, and died, ( 1 Kings 16:10 1 Kings 16:18 ) , suggesting that the like would be his fate, who had slain his master Joram; or the words may be rendered, "O Zimri, the slayer of his master"; calling Jehu so, because of his likeness to Zimri.

2 Kings 9:31 In-Context

29 In the eleventh year of Joram, the son of Ahab, Ahaziah began to reign over Judah.

30 And Jehu came to Jezreel, and when Jezebel heard of it, she painted her face and tired her head and looked out of a window.

31 And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master?

32 And he lifted up his face to the window and said, Who is on my side? Who? And two or three eunuchs looked at him.

33 And he said, Throw her down. So they threw her down, and some of her blood was sprinkled on the wall and on the horses; and he trode her under foot.