2 Kings 9:10

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“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.”

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BSBPD

“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.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“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.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“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.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and Jezebel do the dogs eat in the portion of Jezreel, and there is none burying;' and he openeth the door and fleeth.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 2 Kings 9:10 — 5 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Judges 3:26Ehud, however, had escaped while the servants waited. He passed by the idols and escaped to Seirah.
  2. 1 Kings 21:23And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’
  3. 2 Kings 9:3Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!”
  4. 2 Kings 9:35But when they went out to bury her, they found nothing but her skull, her feet, and the palms of her hands.
  5. Jeremiah 22:19He will be buried like a donkey, dragged away and thrown outside the gates of Jerusalem.

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