2 Kings 9:3
“Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head,.... When in the chamber together alone:
and say, thus saith the…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Flee, and tarry not - The probable object of these directions was at once to prevent questioning, and to render the…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 9:1-10
We have here the anointing of Jehu to be king, who was, at this time, a commander (probably commander-in-chief) of the…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Thus saith the Lord, I have anointed thee -God who would not countenance (by anointing) the erection of that usurped…
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