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2 Kings 9:12

2 Kings 9:12
And they said, It is false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram,.... He and the captains with him entered into…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

They said, It is false - Or, as the Chaldee has it, Thou liest. Or, perhaps, it might be thus understood, "We know he…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 9:11-15

Jehu, after some pause, returned to his place at the board, taking no notice of what had passed, but, as it should seem,…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

It is false In the bluntest way they make Jehu understand that his answer is a mere subterfuge, and that in spite of…