2 Kings 9:23
“And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, There is treachery, O Ahaziah.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth,.... These are the words of the Lord to Elijah the day after Naboth was…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Turned his hands - The meaning is that Joram ordered his charioteer to turn round and drive back to the town.
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
There is treachery, O Ahaziah - This was the first intimation he had of it: he feels for the safety of his friend…
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
Joram turned his hands i.e. Wheeled his chariot about to go in a contrary direction. Cf. 1Ki 22:34.