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Then take the vial of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith Jehovah, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Flee, and do not delay - The probable purpose of these directions was both to prevent questioning and to make the event more striking.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Then.And (both times).

Thus saith the Lord ... over Israel. — Only the chief part of the messa…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head
When in the chamber together alone:

and say, th…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In these and similar events, we must acknowledge the secret working of God, disposing people to fulfill His purposes concerning them. Jehu was anoi…

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