And thou shalt smite the house of Ahab thy master, that I may avenge the blood of my servants the prophets, and the blood of all the servants of the LORD, at the hand of Jezebel.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The house of Ahab your master.Not Ahab your master, but the house of Ahab your lords. The Septuagint adds,

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And you shall smite the house of Ahab your master For Jehu was one of Ahab's captains, as he was now one of his son's, as…

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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