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  1. \u201cFulfilling the word that the LORD had spoken to Elijah.\u201d<\/em> As in the previous chapter, here, too, Jehu takes care to emphasize that not only is he obeying God\u2019s word, he is working hard to fulfill the words he spoke to Elijah. Does Jehu see himself as Elijah\u2019s successor? Doe he seek to be even more zealous than Elijah, using all the political means at his disposal?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Pro or con?<\/em> In these chapters in the Book of Kings, there is divine support expressed for Jehu and his deeds here. But in 182 chapters, in the prophecies of Hosea, a trenchant criticism of Jehu is put forth, on these very deeds: \u201c I will soon punish the House of Jehu for the bloody deeds at Jezreel and put an end to the monarchy of the House of Israel\u201d (Hosea 1:4).<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. The Rechabites<\/em>. In another 176 chapters, in Jeremiah 35, we will meet the descendants of Yonadab ben Rechab, who have seceded from civilization, and live a life of temperance and minimalism. What might be the connection between Jonadab\u2019s part in Jehu\u2019s rebellion, and the lifestyle of his offspring? Worth looking into\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. A hint at what\u2019s going on outside<\/em>. In the nearly 70 verses that tell of Jehu\u2019s internal affairs in his kingdom, two verses (32-33) tell of what\u2019s going on at the borders, and it doesn\u2019t look good: \u201cIn those days the LORD began to reduce Israel; and Hazael harassed them throughout the territory of Israel\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Progressive crisis<\/em>. While getting rid of the remnants of the House of Ahab, Jehu also does away with the king of Judah, Ahaziah, and the royal family (Ahaziah\u2019s 42 brothers). What happens now in Judah? 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