King James Version
2 Kings 10:16 in the King James Version says “And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.” — study this verse from 2 Kings chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.”
2 Kings 10:16 · KJV
And he said, Take them alive. And they took them alive, and slew them at the pit of the shearing house, even two and forty men; neither left he any of them.
And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thine hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot. lighted on: Heb. found saluted: Heb. blessed
And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.
And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the LORD, which he spake to Elijah.
And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu shall serve him much.
KJV Study — Public Domain
properly, nearness (used only as a preposition or an adverb), near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc
“with me and see”
H7200to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
“for the LORD”
H3068(the) self-existent or eternal; jeho-vah, jewish national name of god
“So they made him ride”
H7392to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
“in his chariot”
H7393a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e., the upper millstone
This verse is found in the book of 2 Kings. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
2 Kings 10:16 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
Verses related to 2 Kings 10:16 from Treasury of Scripture Knowledge