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He called the porters; and they told it to the king`s household within.
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The Urgent Relay
Commentators explain that this verse describes a rapid chain of communication. The city gatekeepers, or 'porters,' received the incredible news from the lepers and immediately shouted it to the porters of the king's palace. This message was then relayed inside to the royal household, demonstrating the urgency of the report.
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19th Century
Anglican
And he called the porters. —Rather, And the porters called. The verb in the Hebrew is singular, and may be used impersona…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he called the porters The porter of the city called to the porters of the king's palace:
and …
Presbyterian
God can, when he pleases, make the strongest heart tremble; and as for those who will not fear God, he can make them fear at the shaking of a leaf.…
