2 Kings 10:5 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | RSV

So he who was over the palace, and he who was over the city, together with the elders and the guardians, sent to Jehu, saying, "We are your servants, and we will do all that you bid us. We will not make any one king; do whatever is good in your eyes."

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

The officer who was in charge of the palace (1 Kings 4:6) and the governor of the city (1 Kings 22:26) seem to correspond t…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

He who was over the house. —The prefect of the palace, or major-domo. A similar official is mentioned on the Egyptian mon…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And he that was over the house
The king's palace in Samaria, who had the custody, care, and government of it:

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…

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