Reading for September 20th

Read 2 Kings 9.14-37 In verses 21,25-26: Either the story of Jehu's revolt has been tailored as a fulfillment of Elijah's oracle in 1 Kings 21 in punishment for the murder of Naboth, or these vereses reflect the original setting of the oracle against Ahab and Jezebel, which has been changed in order to attribute it to Elijah in 1 Kings 21. In verse 22: Whoredoms probably refers to the worship of other gods, as is frequently the case in the Bible (compare the book of Hosea). Sorceries may also refer to other practices (divination and the like) associated with the worship of other gods. In verse 30: It is not clear whyJezebel dresses up. It may be that she is described this way in order to fit the image of a prostitute. In verse 31: Jezebel calls Jehu Zimri because Zimri led the revolt and was the murderer of (his) master. Zimri's subsequent reign lasted only seven days, so the Jezebel is also implying that Jehu's kingship will be unsuccessful (1 Kings 16.9-20). In verses 32-33: Eunuchs were used to guard the harem. Jezebel was thrown from the second story of the building. In verses 34-37: Jezebel's death is described as the fulfillment, through elaborated of Elijah's prophecy in1 Kings 21.23. Her gruesome end fulfills the threat of non-burial in 1 Kings 21.24 (compare 2 Kings 9.10). Comments or Questions..