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2 Kings 9:14

2 Kings 9:14
So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram had kept Ramothgilead , he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

So Jehu rode in a chariot,.... In great pomp and majesty as a king:

and went to Jezreel: set forward on a march…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Had kept - Rather, “was keeping watch.” The city had been taken: but the war continuing, and there being a danger of the…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Joram had kept Ramoth-gilead - The confederate armies appear to have taken this city; but they were obliged to watch…

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

conspired against Joram The verb has the notion of -binding". Hence it implies here that Jehu made a league with the…