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They said, It is false; tell us now. He said, Thus and thus spoke he to me, saying, Thus says Yahweh, I have anointed you king over Israel.
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Discerning the Truth
Commentators explain that when the commanders said, "It is false," they weren't calling Jehu a liar but rather accusing him of evasion. They perceived the gravity of the secret meeting with the prophet and saw through Jehu's attempt to downplay it. Their persistent but persuasive tone showed they were ready for a serious revelation and convinced Jehu he could trust them.
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19th Century
Anglican
It is false. —This is rather too strong, and does not convey the exact force of the reply. The captains reply to Jehu’s “Oh, you k…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And they said, [it is] false, tell us now
They did not believe he spoke truth, but concealed from them the real ma…
Presbyterian
Those who faithfully deliver the Lord's message to sinners have in all ages been treated as madmen. Their judgment, speech, and conduct are contrar…
