2 Kings 9:10

9:10 Dogs will devour Jezebel on the plot of ground in Jezreel; she will not be buried.’” ¹  Then he opened the door and ran away.

2 Kings 13:17

13:17 Elisha ²  said, “Open the east window,” and he did so. ³  Elisha said, “Shoot!” and

he did so. ⁴  Elisha ⁵  said, “This arrow symbolizes the victory the Lord will give you over Syria. ⁶  You will annihilate Syria in Aphek!” ⁷ 

[9:10]  ¹ sn Note how the young prophet greatly expands the message Elisha had given to him. In addition to lengthening the introductory formula (by adding “the God of Israel”) and the official declaration that accompanies the act of anointing (by adding “the Lord’s people”), he goes on to tell how Jehu will become king (by a revolt against Ahab’s dynasty), makes it clear that Jehu will be an instrument of divine vengeance, and predicts the utter annihilation of Ahab’s family and the violent death of Jezebel.

[13:17]  ² tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[13:17]  ³ tn Heb “He opened [it].”

[13:17]  ⁴ tn Heb “and he shot.”

[13:17]  ⁵ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[13:17]  ⁶ tn Heb “The arrow of victory of the Lord and the arrow of victory over Syria.”

[13:17]  ⁷ tn Heb “you will strike down Syria in Aphek until destruction.”