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The time that Jehu reigned over Israel in Samaria was twenty-eight years.
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A New Capital, A New Dynasty
Commentators note the specific mention of "in Samaria" is significant. Unlike the previous dynasty of Ahab which also used Jezreel, Jehu and his descendants established Samaria as the sole capital. This move symbolized a complete break from the house of Ahab and a consolidation of his new dynasty's power.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
In Samaria - The family of Ahab had made Jezreel a sort of second capital and had reigned there, at least in part ([Reference 2 Kings 9:15-3…
19th Century
Anglican
In Samaria. —The Hebrew puts this phrase last, perhaps to indicate by emphasis that Jehu made Samaria, and not Jezreel, t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the time that Jehu reigned was twenty and eight years . ] Which was longer than any king of Israel had reigned.<…
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It is justly questionable whether Jehu acted from a good principle and whether he did not take some false steps in doing it; yet no services done f…
