2 Kings 10:30
“And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing that which is right in mine eyes, and hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that was in mine heart, thy children of the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
In those days the Lord began to cut Israel short,.... To bring their dominions into a narrower compass; this was done in…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
And the Lord said unto Jehu - Probably by the mouth of Elisha. To a certain extent Jehu’s measures were acts of…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Thy children of the fourth generation - These four descendants of Jehu were Jehoahaz, Jehoash, Jeroboam the second, and…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 10:29-36
Here is all the account of the reign of Jehu, though it continued twenty-eight years. The progress of it answered not to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Because thou hast done well i.e. To a certain extent. When David strives to do God's will perfectly with a true heart,…
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