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2 Kings 10:16

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2 Kings 10:16 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

saying, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD!” So he had him ride in his chariot.

King James Version KJV

And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.

American Standard Version ASV

And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for Jehovah. So they made him ride in his chariot.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And he said, Come with me and see how I am on fire for the Lord's cause. So he made him go with him in his carriage.

Free Bible Version FBV

“Come with me and see how dedicated I am to the Lord!” Jehu said, and had him ride in his chariot.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And he sayde, Come with me, and see the zeale that I haue for the Lord: so they made him ride in his charet.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

and saith, 'Come with me, and look on my zeal for Jehovah;' and they cause him to ride in his chariot.

World English Bible WEB

He said, “Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD.” So they made him ride in his chariot.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And he said to him: Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord. So he made him ride in his chariot,

Translation for Translators T4T

Jehu said to him, “Come with me, and you will see that I am very devoted to Yahweh.” So they rode together to Samaria.

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Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 10:16

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2 Kings 10:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙ לְכָ֣/ה אִתִּ֔/י וּ/רְאֵ֖ה בְּ/קִנְאָתִ֣/י לַ/יהוָ֑ה וַ/יַּרְכִּ֥בוּ אֹת֖/וֹ בְּ/רִכְבּֽ/וֹ
וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙ ʼâmar H559 to say Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
לְכָ֣/ה yâlak H3212 to walk V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
אִתִּ֔/י ʼêth H854 with Prep | Suff
וּ/רְאֵ֖ה râʼâh H7200 Provider Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
בְּ/קִנְאָתִ֣/י qinʼâh H7068 jealousy Prep | N-fs | Suff
לַ/יהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord Prep | N-proper
וַ/יַּרְכִּ֥בוּ râkab H7392 to ride Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֹת֖/וֹ ʼêth H853 Obj. DirObjM | Suff
בְּ/רִכְבּֽ/וֹ rekeb H7393 chariot Prep | N-ms | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 10:16

וַ/יֹּ֨אמֶר֙ ʼâmar H559 "to say" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
לְכָ֣/ה yâlak H3212 "to walk" V-Qal-Impv-2ms | Suff
To walk or go, this verb means to move from one place to another, used literally or figuratively, as in to live or die, or to lead someone.
Definition: 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Hiphil) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 936 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] again, away, bear, bring, carry (away), come (away), depart, flow, [phrase] follow(-ing), get (away, hence, him), (cause to, made) go (away, -ing, -ne, one's way, out), grow, lead (forth), let down, march, prosper, [phrase] pursue, cause to run, spread, take away (-journey), vanish, (cause to) walk(-ing), wax, [idiom] be weak. See also: Genesis 3:14; Exodus 5:8; Deuteronomy 28:14.
אִתִּ֔/י ʼêth H854 "with" Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
וּ/רְאֵ֖ה râʼâh H7200 "Provider" Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2ms
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
בְּ/קִנְאָתִ֣/י qinʼâh H7068 "jealousy" Prep | N-fs | Suff
This word refers to strong feelings of jealousy or envy, often related to romantic or spiritual passion. It can describe human emotions or God's zeal for His people, as seen in the Bible.
Definition: 1) ardour, zeal, jealousy 1a) ardour, jealousy, jealous disposition (of husband) 1a1) sexual passion 1b) ardour of zeal (of religious zeal) 1b1) of men for God 1b2) of men for the house of God 1b3) of God for his people 1c) ardour of anger 1c1) of men against adversaries 1c2) of God against men 1d) envy (of man) 1e) jealousy (resulting in the wrath of God)
Usage: Occurs in 41 OT verses. KJV: envy(-ied), jealousy, [idiom] sake, zeal. See also: Numbers 5:14; Isaiah 9:6; Psalms 69:10.
לַ/יהוָ֑ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" Prep | N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
וַ/יַּרְכִּ֥בוּ râkab H7392 "to ride" Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew verb means to ride an animal or vehicle, and can also mean to place someone or something on a horse or chariot. It is used to describe riding horses or chariots in the Bible.
Definition: 1) to mount and ride, ride 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to mount, mount and sit or ride 1a2) to ride, be riding 1a3) rider (subst) 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to ride, cause to (mount and) ride 1b2) to cause to draw (plough, etc) 1b3) to cause to ride upon (fig)
Usage: Occurs in 75 OT verses. KJV: bring (on (horse-) back), carry, get (oneself) up, on (horse-) back, put, (cause to, make to) ride (in a chariot, on, -r), set. See also: Genesis 24:61; 2 Kings 23:30; Psalms 18:11.
אֹת֖/וֹ ʼêth H853 "Obj." DirObjM | Suff
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּ/רִכְבּֽ/וֹ rekeb H7393 "chariot" Prep | N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for chariot refers to a vehicle, team of horses, or cavalry. It is also used to describe the upper millstone in a grinding mill. Chariots were important in biblical times for transportation and war.
Definition: : chariot 1) a team, chariot, chariotry, mill-stone, riders 1a) chariotry, chariots 1b) chariot (single) 1c) upper millstone (as riding on lower millstone) 1d) riders, troop (of riders), horsemen, pair of horsemen, men riding, ass-riders, camel-riders Also means: re.khev (רֶ֫כֶב ": millstone" H7393H)
Usage: Occurs in 104 OT verses. KJV: chariot, (upper) millstone, multitude (from the margin), wagon. See also: Genesis 50:9; 2 Kings 8:21; Psalms 20:8.

Study Notes — 2 Kings 10:16

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1 1 Kings 19:10 “I have been very zealous for the LORD, the God of Hosts,” he replied, “but the Israelites have forsaken Your covenant, torn down Your altars, and killed Your prophets with the sword. I am the only one left, and they are seeking my life as well.”
2 Matthew 6:5 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
3 2 Kings 10:31 Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit.
4 Ezekiel 33:31 So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain.
5 Proverbs 27:2 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth— a stranger, and not your own lips.
6 1 Kings 19:17 Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu.
7 Matthew 6:2 So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
8 Numbers 24:13–16 that even if Balak were to give me his house full of silver and gold, I could not do anything of my own accord, good or bad, to go beyond the command of the LORD? I will speak whatever the LORD says. Now I am going back to my people, but come, let me warn you what this people will do to your people in the days to come.” Then Balaam lifted up an oracle, saying, “This is the prophecy of Balaam son of Beor, the prophecy of a man whose eyes are open, the prophecy of one who hears the words of God, who has knowledge from the Most High, who sees a vision from the Almighty, who bows down with eyes wide open:
9 Numbers 23:4 and God met with him. “I have set up seven altars,” Balaam said, “and on each altar I have offered a bull and a ram.”
10 Romans 10:2 For I testify about them that they are zealous for God, but not on the basis of knowledge.

2 Kings 10:16 Summary

[This verse shows Jehu inviting Jehonadab to see how much he cares about following God's commands, and he asks Jehonadab to ride with him in his chariot. Jehu wants to show Jehonadab that he is serious about serving the Lord, just like it says in Deuteronomy 6:5 to love God with all our heart. However, as we read on in 2 Kings 10:18, we see that Jehu's actions and words don't always line up with a pure heart for God. This reminds us that our zeal for the Lord should be rooted in a deep love for Him and a desire to follow His Word, as seen in Psalm 119:97.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Jehu's zeal for the Lord mean in this context?

Jehu's zeal for the Lord refers to his enthusiasm and dedication to following God's commands, as seen in his actions to destroy the house of Ahab and eradicate Baal worship, in line with the prophecy spoken by Elijah (2 Kings 9:7-10, 1 Kings 21:25-26).

Who is Jehonadab and why is he significant in this verse?

Jehonadab is the son of Rechab, and his presence is significant because he represents a family known for their faithfulness to God, as seen in Jeremiah 35:1-19, and Jehu's interaction with him may indicate Jehu's attempt to garner support from those who share his zeal for the Lord.

Is Jehu's invitation to Jehonadab to see his zeal for the Lord a genuine expression of faith?

While Jehu's actions are motivated by a desire to follow God's commands, his methods and subsequent actions, such as his statement about serving Baal in 2 Kings 10:18, raise questions about the purity of his motivations and the true nature of his zeal for the Lord (Hosea 1:4, 2 Kings 12:3).

How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's judgment and redemption?

This verse is part of the larger narrative of God's judgment on the house of Ahab and the redemption of Israel from Baal worship, highlighting the complex interplay between human actions and divine sovereignty, as seen in other scriptures like Romans 11:25-32 and Isaiah 55:8-11.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some areas in my life where I can demonstrate zeal for the Lord, and how can I ensure that my zeal is grounded in a deep love for God and His Word?
  2. How can I, like Jehonadab, remain faithful to God in a world that often opposes Him, and what role can I play in supporting others who share my commitment to following Jesus?
  3. In what ways can I balance my enthusiasm for serving God with wisdom and discernment, avoiding the pitfalls of self-righteousness or misguided zeal?
  4. How does this verse challenge or encourage me to re-examine my own relationship with God, and what steps can I take to deepen my understanding of His commands and my role in fulfilling them?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 10:16

And he said, come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord of hosts,.... In destroying idolaters and idolatry, with an intent to do which he was going to Samaria; this seems to savour very much of vain

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 10:16

And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot. He said, Come ... and see my zeal for the Lord.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:16

My zeal for the Lord, i.e. for the vindication of his honour and quarrel, and for the execution of his commands. Do not believe my words, but mine actions, which thine eyes shall behold. They, i.e. Jehu’ s servants, opened the door of his chariot, and lifted up Jehonadab into it.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:16

2 Kings 10:16 And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.Ver. 16. Come with me, and see my zeal.] It is good policy to join friendship with the religious: as his counsel was to agree to Gregories Austin, if he were humble. But why should Jehu so desire that his zeal should be noted and noticed? Hypocrisy is very ostentatious. Drones make more noise than bees, though they make neither honey nor wax. It is reported of Mr John Fox, that as he was going along London streets, a woman of his acquaintance met with him; and as they discoursed together, she pulled out a Bible, telling him that she was going to hear a sermon; whereupon he said to her, If you will be advised by me, go home again. But, said she, when shall I then go? To whom he answered, When you tell no one of it. Act. and Mon., p. 107. [Sic.(?) Gregory the First’ s letter to Austin, Act. and Mon., 131. Sincere zeal desireth not to be seen of any save him who seeth in secret.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:16

(16) See.—Rather, look on at. My zeal for the Lord.—Jehu addresses Jehonadab as a notoriously staunch adherent of the old faith. They made him ride.—The Syriac, LXX., and Arabic read, “he made him ride;” the Vulg. is ambiguous; the Targum agrees with the Hebrew text, which may mean that Jehu’s followers assisted Jehonadab (who was probably an aged sheikh) to mount the chariot.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:16

Verse 16. Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord.] O thou ostentatious and murderous hypocrite! Thou have zeal for Jehovah and his pure religion! Witness thy calves at Dan and Bethel, and the general profligacy of thy conduct. He who can call another to witness his zeal for religion, or his works of charity, has as much of both as serves his own turn.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 10:16

16. see my zeal for the Lord] This was the boast of a man who did not know his own heart. He had some zeal and manifested it in the destruction of Baal, but stopped short at the suppression of the calves in Dan and Bethel. Josephus makes Jehu invite Jonadab to be witness ‘how he will spare no wicked man, but will destroy both the false prophets and the false priests and those who lead the multitude astray so that they leave the worship of the Most High, and adore strange gods: for it is a most honest and pleasing sight for a good and righteous man to see the wicked being punished’.

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:16

16. See my zeal for the Lord — He thus communicates his further purpose to continue the work of destruction.

Sermons on 2 Kings 10:16

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David Guzik (2 Kings) Jehu: Zealous, but Not Enough by David Guzik In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Jehu from the Bible. Jehu was a man of great power and momentum, known for his zeal and authority. The people of Jezreel, recog
Ian Goligher Weeping for Souls by Ian Goligher In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having a broken heart and a broken spirit when delivering the message of God. He uses the examples of Elisha and Jeremiah,
St. John Chrysostom Homily 17 on the Acts of the Apostles by St. John Chrysostom John Chrysostom preaches about the life of Moses, highlighting how God raised him up as a ruler and deliverer despite the rejection and disobedience of the Israelites. He emphasize
Arno Clemens Gaebelein The Remnant-Israel's Apostasy Not Complete by Arno Clemens Gaebelein Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the historical evidence of God's faithfulness to His people Israel, using the example of Elijah and the remnant of believers as proof that God
T. Austin-Sparks Standing Firm in the Lord by T. Austin-Sparks T. Austin-Sparks emphasizes the importance of standing firm in the Lord, using the imagery of the Tabernacle's boards made of acacia wood that remained standing even when stripped
St. John Chrysostom 1 Corinthians 1:26-27 by St. John Chrysostom John Chrysostom preaches about the divine wisdom in choosing the foolish and weak to shame the wise and strong, emphasizing the power of God's foolishness over human wisdom. He hig
Francis Turretin The Obscure Church by Francis Turretin Francis Turretin discusses the proof that the Church is often obscured by examining the condition of the Old Testament Church. He highlights various intervals in history where the
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