Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he slumped down in his chariot.
Parallel translations
- WEB Jehu drew his bow with his full strength, and struck Joram between his arms; and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot.
- KJV And Jehu drew a bow with his full strength, and smote Jehoram between his arms, and the arrow went out at his heart, and he sunk down in his chariot.
- NKJV Now Jehu drew his bow with full strength and shot Jehoram between his arms; and the arrow came out at his heart, and he sank down in his chariot.
- NASB Then Jehu drew his bow with his full strength and shot Joram between his arms; and the arrow went through his heart, and he sank in his chariot.
- NLT But Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between the shoulders. The arrow pierced his heart, and he sank down dead in his chariot.
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Jehu shot Joram through the heart, and he slumped dead in his chariot. The judgment on Ahab's heir was carried out.
Overview
With a single arrow Jehu kills Joram, ending the reign of Ahab's son. The swift, decisive act fulfills the word of God against the dynasty. Joram's death at Naboth's field, by the hand of God's appointed agent, demonstrates that the LORD's long-deferred judgment finally and surely arrives.
Cross-references & the web
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- 1 Kgs 22:34However, a certain man drew his bow without taking special aim, and he struck the king of Israel between the joints of his armor. So the king said to his charioteer, “Turn around and take me out of the battle, for I am badly wounded!”
- 1 Th 5:3While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.
- Job 20:23–25When he has filled his stomach, God will vent His fury upon him, raining it down on him as he eats.
- Eccl 8:12–13Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.
- Ps 50:22Now consider this, you who forget God, lest I tear you to pieces, with no one to rescue you:
- Prov 21:30There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.
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