painted her eyesכָּחַל
kachal · Hebrew Verb
The practice of applying cosmetics (kohl) to the eyes, which in the Old Testament context is frequently associated with worldly seduction, royal vanity, or an attempt to maintain dignity or power in the face of impending doom.
peaceשָׁלוֹם
shalom · Hebrew Noun
A Hebrew term (shalom) representing holistic well-being, wholeness, prosperity, and relational harmony. In this context, it is used sarcastically or as a challenge to inquire about the intention behind Jehu's arrival.
Zimriזִמְרִי
Zimri · Hebrew Proper Noun
A king of Israel (1 Kings 16:9-20) who assassinated his master, King Elah, and reigned for only seven days. Jezebel uses this name as a derogatory comparison to characterize Jehu as a traitorous regicide.
murdererרָצַח
ratsach · Hebrew Noun
One who unlawfully takes the life of another. In the biblical law, murder is the intentional killing of a person, distinct from accidental manslaughter or state-sanctioned justice.
eunuchsסָרִיס
saris · Hebrew Noun
A castrated male, often serving in high-ranking positions within ancient Near Eastern royal courts. Their presence in Jezebel’s quarters highlights her royal status and the domestic servants who were ultimately under Jehu's command.
cursedאָרַר
arar · Hebrew Adjective
A person or thing under a divine curse or sentence of judgment. It signifies being excluded from the covenant blessing and marked for destruction by God's decree.
king’s daughterבַּת מֶלֶךְ
bat melek · Hebrew Noun phrase
A person of royal descent, specifically the daughter of a king. Jezebel was the daughter of Ethbaal, king of the Sidonians, a lineage that carried high social status even in her final state of infamy.
the LORDיְהוָה
YHWH · Hebrew Proper Noun
A title used for the God of Israel, emphasizing His covenantal relationship with His people and His authority as the sovereign Lord of all creation.
servantעֶבֶד
ebed · Hebrew Noun
A person commissioned by God to act as a messenger, declaring His will and warnings to the people of Israel, often serving as a spiritual authority or prophet.
Elijahנָבִיא
Eliyah · Hebrew Noun
One called by God to be His mouthpiece, who declares the divine will, calls for repentance, and foretells future events under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
territoryחֵלֶק
cheleq · Hebrew Noun
A portion of land under a specific jurisdiction or governance, often functioning as a place where divine judgment or historical events are carried out.
corpseפֶּגֶר
peger · Hebrew Noun
The physical body of a deceased person; in biblical thought, it is treated with a degree of respect, and its desecration or lack of burial is often a mark of divine judgment or ultimate disgrace.
dungדֹּמֶן
domen · Hebrew Noun
Refuse or excrement; in the biblical worldview, it symbolizes extreme worthlessness, uncleanness, and the total degradation of a person who has rejected God.