2 Kings 10:5
“And he that was over the house, and he that was over the city, the elders also, and the bringers up of the children, sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou that which is good in thine eyes.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he that was over the house,.... The king's palace in Samaria, who had the custody, care, and government of it:
and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The officer who had the charge of the place (1Ki 4:6 note) and the governor of the town (1Ki 22:26 note) seem to…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He that was over the house, etc. - Thus all the constituted authorities agreed to submit.
Will do all that thou shalt…
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
Andhe thatwas over the house R.V. household. This was an official personage, the chief of the royal personal officers.…
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