2 Kings 9:17
“And there stood a watchman on the tower in Jezreel, and he spied the company of Jehu as he came, and said, I see a company. And Joram said, Take an horseman, and send to meet them, and let him say, Is it peace?”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then he sent out a second on horseback, which came to them, and said,.... The same as the first messenger did, and had…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
A watchman on the tower - These watchmen, fixed on elevated places and generally within hearing of each other, served as…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 9:16-29
From Ramoth-Gilead to Jezreel was more than one day's march; about the mid-way between them the river Jordan must be…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And there stood a watchman R.V. Now the watchman stood. While such danger was threatening one part of the land, and the…
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