Topical Encyclopedia Jehu, the son of Nimshi, was anointed as the king of Israel by the prophet Elisha, acting on the instructions of God. His reign marked a significant turning point in the history of the Northern Kingdom due to his zealous actions against the house of Ahab and the worship of Baal. Jehu's rise to power and subsequent actions were in fulfillment of divine prophecy, as he was chosen to execute judgment on the house of Ahab for their idolatry and wickedness.Jehu's death is recorded in the biblical narrative, marking the end of his reign over Israel. According to 2 Kings 10:35 , "Jehu rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria, and his son Jehoahaz reigned in his place." This passage succinctly notes the transition of power from Jehu to his son Jehoahaz, indicating the continuation of his dynasty, albeit one that would eventually face its own challenges and decline. Jehu's reign lasted for twenty-eight years, during which he was noted for his aggressive purging of Baal worship from Israel. However, despite his initial zeal for the Lord, Jehu did not fully turn away from the sins of Jeroboam, the son of Nebat, who had led Israel into idolatry with the golden calves at Bethel and Dan. As recorded in 2 Kings 10:31 , "Yet Jehu was not careful to walk in the Law 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." Jehu's death and burial in Samaria signify the end of a tumultuous yet pivotal chapter in Israel's history. His legacy is a complex one, characterized by both obedience to God's command to eradicate the house of Ahab and a failure to lead Israel back to wholehearted worship of Yahweh. The biblical account of Jehu's life and death serves as a reminder of the importance of complete devotion to God's commandments and the consequences of partial obedience. Nave's Topical Index 2 Kings 10:35And Jehu slept with his fathers: and they buried him in Samaria. And Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead. Nave's Topical Index Library How Jehu was Anointed King, and Slew Both Joram and Ahaziah; as ... Elijah's Weakness, and Its Cube "What Doest Thou Here?" How Ahab when He had Taken Jezebel to Wife Became More Wicked than ... Book 9 Footnotes Ahaziah The Assyrian Revival and the Struggle for Syria The Hebrews and the Philistines --Damascus Resources Who was King Jehoram / Joram in the Bible? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Athaliah in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org Why was Elijah afraid of Jezebel? | GotQuestions.org Jehu: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel: Death of Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel: His Territory Invaded by Hazael, King of Syria Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel: Prophecies Concerning Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel: Religious Zeal of, in Killing Idolaters Jehu: The Prophet Wbo Announced the Wrath of Jehovah Against Baasha, King of Israel Related Terms |
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