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A Strategic Opportunity
Commentators explain that the note about Joram guarding Ramoth-gilead is crucial. It sets the stage for the coup by highlighting that the king was wounded and away in Jezreel, while Jehu was with the entire army at the front. This created the perfect opportunity for the conspiracy to succeed, showing how God can arrange circumstances to fulfill His purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 9:14
18th Century
Theologian
Had kept - Rather, this means “was keeping watch.” The city had been taken, but with the war continuing and the danger of the Syrians recove…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 9:14–15
19th Century
Bishop
Now Joram had kept Ramoth-gilead ... But king Joram was returned. —Rather, Now Joram had been on guard in Ramoth-gile…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 9:14
17th Century
Pastor
So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. He and the captains w…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 9:11–15
17th Century
Minister
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…