10 And Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and smote him before the people, and slew him, and reigned in his stead.
10 Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah. He attacked him in front of the people,
10 Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him and struck him down at Ibleam and put him to death and reigned in his place.
10 Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against him, assassinated him in public view, and took over as king.
10 Then Shallum the son of Jabesh conspired against him, and struck and killed him in front of the people; and he reigned in his place.
10 Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, assassinated him in public, and became the next king.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 15:10
Commentary on 2 Kings 15:8-31
(Read 2 Kings 15:8-31)
This history shows Israel in confusion. Though Judah was not without troubles, yet that kingdom was happy, compared with the state of Israel. The imperfections of true believers are very different from the allowed wickedness of ungodly men. Such is human nature, such are our hearts, if left to themselves, deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked. We have reason to be thankful for restraints, for being kept out of temptation, and should beg of God to renew a right spirit within us.