2 Kings 9:8

KJV

For the whole house of Ahab shall perish: and I will cut off from Ahab him that pisseth against the wall, and him that is shut up and left in Israel:

— 2 Kings 9:8, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 9 connects to 8 cross-references. Elisha sends a young prophet to anoint Jehu son of Jehoshaphat as king of Israel, commanding him to destroy Ahab's house. Jehu is recognized returning to the chariot, rallies the army's support, and drives furiously to Jezreel. Joram king of …

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Other Translations

ASV

For the whole house of Ahab shall perish; and I will cut off from Ahab every man-child, and him that is shut up and him that is left at large in Israel.

YLT

and perished hath all the house of Ahab, and I have cut off to Ahab those sitting on the wall, and restrained, and left, in Israel,

BBE

For the family of Ahab will come to an end; every male of Ahab's family will be cut off, he who is shut up and he who goes free in Israel.

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