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This was the word of Yahweh which he spoke to Jehu, saying, Your sons to the fourth generation shall sit on the throne of Israel. So it came to pass.

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God's Word is Unfailing

Commentators emphasize that this verse is a deliberate pause in the narrative to highlight a fulfilled prophecy. God promised Jehu his dynasty would last four generations (2 Kings 10:30), and with Zachariah, that promise was precisely completed. This serves as a powerful reminder that every word from the Lord is trustworthy and will come to pass.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 15:12

19th Century

Bishop

This was the word of the Lord. —Thenius considers this remark as added by the Judæan editor to the short abstract of Zachariah’s reign.

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 15:12

17th Century

Pastor

This was the word of the Lord which he spoke to Jehu
Which was now fulfilled in the short reign of Zachariah:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 15:8–31

17th Century

Minister

This history shows Israel in confusion. Though Judah was not without troubles, yet that kingdom was happy compared with the state of Israel. The im…