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1 Kings 22:9

1 Kings 22:9
Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither Micaiah the son of Imlah.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

And all the prophets prophesied so, saying, go up to Ramothgilead, and prosper,.... All encouraged the king to go up…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

An officer - More properly, as in the margin, “a eunuch.” Eunuchs seem to have been first introduced among the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

The king of Israel called an officer - סריס saris, literally a eunuch; probably a foreigner, for it was not lawful to…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Kings 22:1-14

Though Ahab continued under guilt and wrath, and the dominion of the lusts to which he had sold himself, yet, as a…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Hastenhither] R.V. Fetch quickly. This is the rendering in Chronicles, and enables us to dispense with italics.

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