1 Kings 21:23
New International Version
“And also concerning Jezebel the LORD says: ‘Dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’

New Living Translation
“And regarding Jezebel, the LORD says, ‘Dogs will eat Jezebel’s body at the plot of land in Jezreel.’

English Standard Version
And of Jezebel the LORD also said, ‘The dogs shall eat Jezebel within the walls of Jezreel.’

Berean Standard Bible
And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’

King James Bible
And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.

New King James Version
And concerning Jezebel the LORD also spoke, saying, ‘The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’

New American Standard Bible
The LORD has also spoken of Jezebel, saying, ‘The dogs will eat Jezebel in the territory of Jezreel.’

NASB 1995
“Of Jezebel also has the LORD spoken, saying, ‘The dogs will eat Jezebel in the district of Jezreel.’

NASB 1977
“And of Jezebel also has the LORD spoken, saying, ‘The dogs shall eat Jezebel in the district of Jezreel.’

Legacy Standard Bible
Of Jezebel also has Yahweh spoken, saying, ‘The dogs will eat Jezebel in the district of Jezreel.’

Amplified Bible
The LORD also spoke in regard to Jezebel, saying, ‘The dogs will eat [the body of] Jezebel in the district of Jezreel.’

Christian Standard Bible
The LORD also speaks of Jezebel: ‘The dogs will eat Jezebel in the plot of land at Jezreel:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The LORD also speaks of Jezebel: The dogs will eat Jezebel in the plot of land at Jezreel:

American Standard Version
And of Jezebel also spake Jehovah, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the rampart of Jezreel.

Contemporary English Version
And as for Jezebel, dogs will eat her body there in Jezreel.

English Revised Version
And of Jezebel also spake the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the rampart of Jezreel.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the LORD also spoke [through Elijah] about Jezebel: "The dogs will eat Jezebel inside the walls of Jezreel.

Good News Translation
And concerning Jezebel, the LORD says that dogs will eat her body in the city of Jezreel.

International Standard Version
The LORD also has this to say about Jezebel: 'Dogs will eat Jezebel within the outer ramparts of Jezreel.

Majority Standard Bible
And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ?The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.?

NET Bible
The LORD says this about Jezebel, 'Dogs will devour Jezebel by the outer wall of Jezreel.'

New Heart English Bible
The LORD also spoke of Jezebel, saying, "The dogs shall eat Jezebel in the district of Jezreel.

Webster's Bible Translation
And of Jezebel also spoke the LORD, saying, the dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.

World English Bible
Yahweh also spoke of Jezebel, saying, “The dogs will eat Jezebel by the rampart of Jezreel.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And YHWH has also spoken of Jezebel, saying, The dogs eat Jezebel in the bulwark of Jezreel;

Young's Literal Translation
'And also of Jezebel hath Jehovah spoken, saying, The dogs do eat Jezebel in the bulwark of Jezreel;

Smith's Literal Translation
And also to Jezebel spake Jehovah, saying, Dogs shall eat Jezebel in the fortification of Jezebel.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And of Jezabel also the Lord spoke, saying: The dogs shall eat Jezabel in the field of Jezrahel.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And about Jezebel also, the Lord spoke, saying: ‘The dogs shall consume Jezebel in the field of Jezreel.

New American Bible
Against Jezebel, too, the LORD declared: The dogs shall devour Jezebel in the confines of Jezreel.

New Revised Standard Version
Also concerning Jezebel the LORD said, ‘The dogs shall eat Jezebel within the bounds of Jezreel.’
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And of Jezebel also the LORD spoke, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel in the inheritance which is in Jezreel.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Also of Jezebel LORD JEHOVAH said: “Dogs shall eat Jezebel in the inheritance of Yizreil.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And of Jezebel also spoke the LORD, saying: The dogs shall eat Jezebel in the moat of Jezreel.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the Lord spoke of Jezabel, saying, The dogs shall devour her within the fortification of Jezrael.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Elijah Denounces Ahab and Jezebel
22I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’ 23And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’ 24Anyone belonging to Ahab who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.”…

Cross References
2 Kings 9:36-37
So they went back and told Jehu, who replied, “This is the word of the LORD, which He spoke through His servant Elijah the Tishbite: ‘On the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour the flesh of Jezebel. / And Jezebel’s body will lie like dung in the field on the plot of ground at Jezreel, so that no one can say: This is Jezebel.’”

1 Kings 14:11
Anyone belonging to Jeroboam who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.’ For the LORD has spoken.

1 Kings 16:4
Anyone belonging to Baasha who dies in the city will be eaten by dogs, and anyone who dies in the field will be eaten by the birds of the air.”

Jeremiah 15:3
I will appoint over them four kinds of destroyers, declares the LORD: the sword to kill, the dogs to drag away, and the birds of the air and beasts of the earth to devour and destroy.

2 Kings 9:10
And on the plot of ground at Jezreel the dogs will devour Jezebel, and there will be no one to bury her.’” Then the young prophet opened the door and ran.

2 Kings 9:30-37
Now when Jehu arrived in Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it. So she painted her eyes, adorned her head, and looked down from a window. / And as Jehu entered the gate, she asked, “Have you come in peace, O Zimri, murderer of your master?” / He looked up at the window and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?” And two or three eunuchs looked down at him. ...

Revelation 2:20-23
But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads My servants to be sexually immoral and to eat food sacrificed to idols. / Even though I have given her time to repent of her immorality, she is unwilling. / Behold, I will cast her onto a bed of sickness, and those who commit adultery with her will suffer great tribulation unless they repent of her deeds. ...

2 Kings 10:10
Know, then, that not a word the LORD has spoken against the house of Ahab will fail, for the LORD has done what He promised through His servant Elijah.”

2 Kings 10:17
When Jehu came to Samaria, he struck down everyone belonging to Ahab who remained there, until he had destroyed them, according to the word that the LORD had spoken to Elijah.

2 Kings 10:30
Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.”

2 Kings 23:15-16
He even pulled down the altar at Bethel, the high place set up by Jeroboam son of Nebat, who had caused Israel to sin. Then he burned the high place, ground it to powder, and burned the Asherah pole. / And as Josiah turned, he saw the tombs there on the hillside, and he sent someone to take the bones out of the tombs, and he burned them on the altar to defile it, according to the word of the LORD proclaimed by the man of God who had foretold these things.

2 Kings 23:20
On the altars he slaughtered all the priests of the high places, and he burned human bones on them. Then he returned to Jerusalem.

Jeremiah 8:1-2
“At that time,” declares the LORD, “the bones of the kings of Judah, the bones of the officials, the bones of the priests, the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the people of Jerusalem will be removed from their graves. / They will be exposed to the sun and moon, and to all the host of heaven which they have loved, served, followed, consulted, and worshiped. Their bones will not be gathered up or buried, but will become like dung lying on the ground.

Jeremiah 22:19
He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem.

Psalm 68:23
that your foot may be dipped in the blood of your foes—the tongues of your dogs in the same.”


Treasury of Scripture

And of Jezebel also spoke the LORD, saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.

Jezebel

1 Kings 21:25
But there was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up.

2 Kings 9:10,30-37
And the dogs shall eat Jezebel in the portion of Jezreel, and there shall be none to bury her. And he opened the door, and fled…

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1 Kings 21
1. Ahab being denied Naboth's vineyard, is grieved
5. Jezebel writing letters against Naboth, he is condemned of blasphemy
15. Ahab take possession of the vineyard
17. Elijah denounces judgments against Ahab and Jezebel
25. Wicked Ahab repenting, God defers the judgment














And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel:
This phrase indicates divine judgment pronounced by God Himself. Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab, is notorious for her idolatry and persecution of the prophets of Yahweh. Her actions, particularly in promoting the worship of Baal and orchestrating the murder of Naboth, have brought about this divine decree. The LORD's direct involvement underscores the seriousness of her offenses and the certainty of the prophecy's fulfillment. This reflects the biblical principle that God is just and will not allow evil to go unpunished.

‘The dogs will devour Jezebel:
In ancient Near Eastern culture, being devoured by dogs was considered a disgraceful end, reserved for the most despised individuals. Dogs were often seen as scavengers, and their consumption of a body signified a lack of proper burial, which was a significant dishonor. This prophecy highlights the severity of Jezebel's judgment and serves as a stark warning against idolatry and wickedness. The fulfillment of this prophecy is recorded in 2 Kings 9:30-37, where Jezebel's death and the subsequent actions of the dogs are described in detail.

by the wall of Jezreel.’
Jezreel was a significant city in the northern kingdom of Israel, serving as a royal residence for Ahab and Jezebel. The mention of Jezreel ties the prophecy to a specific location, emphasizing the public nature of Jezebel's downfall. The wall of Jezreel would have been a prominent and visible place, ensuring that her demise would be witnessed and remembered by many. This location also connects to the broader narrative of Ahab's dynasty, as Jezreel was the site of Naboth's vineyard, the scene of one of Jezebel's most egregious crimes. The prophecy's fulfillment at this location serves as a divine retribution for her actions.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jezebel
The wife of King Ahab, known for her idolatry and persecution of the prophets of Yahweh. Her actions and influence led Israel into sin.

2. Ahab
The King of Israel, husband to Jezebel, who allowed her to promote Baal worship and commit injustices, including the murder of Naboth.

3. Elijah
The prophet of God who delivered the message of judgment against Ahab and Jezebel for their sins.

4. Jezreel
A city in the northern kingdom of Israel, significant as the location where Jezebel's prophesied demise would occur.

5. Dogs
In the cultural context, dogs were considered unclean animals, and their involvement in Jezebel's death symbolized disgrace and divine judgment.
Teaching Points
The Consequences of Sin
Jezebel's account is a stark reminder that sin, especially when it leads others astray, has severe consequences. Her end was a direct result of her actions against God and His people.

God's Justice
The prophecy against Jezebel highlights God's justice. Despite her power and influence, she could not escape divine judgment, illustrating that God's justice prevails over human authority.

The Role of Prophets
Elijah's role in delivering God's message underscores the importance of prophets in calling out sin and proclaiming God's truth, even in the face of opposition.

The Danger of Idolatry
Jezebel's promotion of Baal worship serves as a warning against idolatry and the spiritual corruption it brings, emphasizing the need for faithfulness to God.

The Power of Influence
Jezebel's influence over Ahab and Israel shows the impact one person can have, for good or ill, on a community or nation. It challenges us to consider how our actions and beliefs influence others.Verse 23. - And of Jezebel [Heb. to Jezebel. LXX. τῇ Ἰεζάβελ. But we cannot be sure that she also received a message of doom Elijah, as לְ: like אֶל after verbs of from speaking sometimes has the meaning of, concerning. Cf. Genesis 20:13; Psalm 3:3; Judges 9:54; 2 Kings 19:32. Moreover if the denunciation had been direct, it would have run, "The dogs shall eat thee," etc. See also ver. 27] also spake the Lord [Probably at the same time. Certainly by the same prophet (2 Kings 9:36). Elijah's words to Ahab appear to he only partially recorded (ib., ver. 26)], saying, The dogs shall eat Jezebel [see on 1 Kings 14:11] by the wall [חֵל. same word as חַיל, is used of the strength and defences of a town, sc. its fortifications, and especially of the ditch or moat before them. Cf. 2 Samuel 20:15. The LXX. render by προτείχισμα or περίτειχος, the Vulgate by antemurale. "There is always in Oriental towns a space outside the walls which lies uncultivated and which is naturally used for the deposit of refuse of every kind. Here the dogs prowl, and the kites and vultures find many a feast" (Rawlinson). In 2 Samuel 21:12 we find the bodies of Saul and Jonathan impaled in the open space (A.V. "street") of Bethshean. This heap of refuse - for such the place soon be-comes - is called in the Arabian Nights "the mounds" (Stanley)] of Jezreel. [Retribution should overtake her near the scene of her latest crime (2 Kings 9:36). By this the just judgment of God would be made the more conspicuous.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And the LORD
יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

also
וְגַ֨ם־ (wə·ḡam-)
Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and

speaks
דִּבֶּ֥ר (dib·ber)
Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

concerning Jezebel:
לְאִיזֶ֔בֶל (lə·’î·ze·ḇel)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 348: Jezebel -- queen of Israel with King Ahab

‘The dogs
הַכְּלָבִ֛ים (hak·kə·lā·ḇîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 3611: A dog, a male prostitute

will devour
יֹאכְל֥וּ (yō·ḵə·lū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 398: To eat

Jezebel
אִיזֶ֖בֶל (’î·ze·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 348: Jezebel -- queen of Israel with King Ahab

by the wall
בְּחֵ֥ל (bə·ḥêl)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength

of Jezreel.’
יִזְרְעֶֽאל׃ (yiz·rə·‘el)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3157: Jezreel -- 'God sows', two Israelites, also two cities in Israel, also a valley in Northern Israel


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