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Then they hurried, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew the trumpet, saying, Jehu is king.
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A Spontaneous Coronation
Commentators explain that the commanders' actions were a spontaneous but symbolic coronation. Laying their cloaks created a makeshift carpet of state, and the stairs served as an improvised throne, elevating Jehu for all to see. The trumpet blast was a recognized signal for proclaiming a new king, making this a swift and decisive transfer of power.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Took every man his garment, and put it under him - The outer cloak of the Jews was a type of large shawl or blanket, which could serve as a …
19th Century
Anglican
Then (and) they hurried. —LXX, and they heard, and hurried. This is probably original, the mean…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Then they hastened, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs. That is, under Jehu, t…
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