2 Kings 9:31 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

And as Jehu entered in at the gate, she said, Had Zimri peace, who slew his master? Had Zimri peace, who slew his master? - Jarchi paraphrases this place thus: "If thou hast slain thy master, it is no new thing; for Zimri also slew Elah, the son of Baasha;" which words were rather intended to conciliate than to provoke. But the words are understood by most of the versions thus: Health to Zimri, the slayer of his master!