2 Kings 9:5
“And when he came, behold, the captains of the host were sitting; and he said, I have an errand to thee, O captain. And Jehu said, Unto which of all us? And he said, To thee, O captain.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And he arose, and went into the house,.... Into the inner chamber in it:
and he poured the oil on his head, and said…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The chief officers - the generals - were assembled together in Jehu’s quarters, perhaps holding a council of war. 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
the captains of the hostwere sitting Perhaps discussing some matter connected with the defence of the city. Jehu is the…