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He who was over the household, and he who was over the city, the elders also, and those who brought up [the children], sent to Jehu, saying, We are your servants, and will do all that you shall bid us; we will not make any man king: you do that which is good in your eyes.

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Albert Barnes

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

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

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

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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