Israel has a new king. I just love how these kings are anointed and then have to go and take the position by force. Seem just a little strange to me. But, Jehu does take it easily and the prophecy concerning Jezebel is fulfilled. She is eaten by the dogs. Her son, Joram, is killed and thrown on Nahab's ground, fulfilling the prophecy concerning Joram's father, Ahab.
And, why must this king be replaced? As Jehu told Joram, "What peace can there be, so long as the whorings and the sorceries of your mother Jezebel are so many?"
Lots of mess - lots of death - resulting from kings who cannot - could not - would not - worship the LORD. Instead they worshipped according to the ways of their mothers and fathers on hills. The King of Israel - can you imagine - not doing what is pleasing in the sight of the LORD?!
And, why must this king be replaced? As Jehu told Joram, "What peace can there be, so long as the whorings and the sorceries of your mother Jezebel are so many?"
Lots of mess - lots of death - resulting from kings who cannot - could not - would not - worship the LORD. Instead they worshipped according to the ways of their mothers and fathers on hills. The King of Israel - can you imagine - not doing what is pleasing in the sight of the LORD?!
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