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2 Kings 10:12

2 Kings 10:12
And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house in the way,

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

To make a clear riddance there of all that belonged to Ahab, as at Jezreel, and abolish idolatry there:

and as he was…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

The shearing-house - literally, as in margin. Perhaps already a proper name, Beth-eked, identical with the Beth-akad of…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The shearing house - Probably the place where the shepherds met for the annual sheep shearing.

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 10:1-14

We left Jehu in quiet possession of Jezreel, triumphing over Joram and Jezebel; and we must now attend his further…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

On his way to Samaria Jehu slays the brethren of Ahaziah, king of Judah. He takes Jehonadab to be the witness of his…