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It happened, when Jehu was executing judgment on the house of Ahab, that he found the princes of Judah, and the sons of the brothers of Ahaziah, ministering to Ahaziah, and killed them.

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God's Sovereign Judgment

Commentators explain that Jehu was acting as God's instrument of judgment. The phrase "executing judgment" is a legal term, showing that God can use even the ambitious and violent actions of people to fulfill His divine purposes. This demonstrates God's sovereignty over the affairs of nations and rulers.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 22:8

19th Century

Bishop

When Jehu was executing judgment upon the house of Ahab. — The Hebrew phrase strictly means to plead with, or argue a…

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 22:8

17th Century

Pastor

And it came to pass, that when Jehu was executing judgment on
the house of Ahab
On Jo…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Chronicles 22:1–12

17th Century

Minister

The counsel of the ungodly ruins many young persons when they are setting out in the world. Ahaziah gave himself up to be led by evil men. Those wh…