Then Jehu killed all who were left of Ahab’s relatives living in Jezreel and all his important officials, his personal friends, and his priests. So Ahab was left without a single survivor.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

So Jehu slew - This should be translated, “And Jehu slew.” The reference is to new executions (compare 2 Kings 10:17). He procee…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

So. —Rather, And. The verse relates further massacres.

In Jezreel. —The seat of the court.

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John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So Jehu slew all that remained of the house of Ahab in
Jezreel
Which to do, and to ju…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

In the most terrible events, though accompanied by the basest crimes of man, the truth and justice of God should be recognized; and he never has co…