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Now as soon as this letter comes to you, seeing your master`s sons are with you, and there are with you chariots and horses, a fortified city also, and armor;
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A Mocking Challenge
Commentators note the mocking, ironic tone in Jehu's letter. By carefully listing all of Samaria's resources—the royal sons, chariots, horses, a fortified city, and armor—Jehu isn't just stating facts. He is issuing a sarcastic challenge, essentially daring the leaders to use their advantages against him, thereby highlighting his own confidence and their likely cowardice.
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2 Kings
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18th Century
Presbyterian
A fenced city — Or, “fenced cities.” If Samaria had refused to acknowledge Jehu, many other Israelite towns would have been sure to follow t…
19th Century
Anglican
Now as soon as this letter cometh. — Rather, And now when this letter comes. Only the conclusion of the letter, containin…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Now as soon as this letter comes to you, seeing your master'ssons are with you Sons o…
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