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Now the watchman was standing on the tower in Jezreel, and he spied the company of Jehu as he came, and said, I see a company. Joram said, Take a horseman, and send to meet them, and let him say, Is it peace?
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A King's Anxious Question
King Joram's question, "Is it peace?", reveals his state of mind. Commentators debate whether he was simply asking for news from the battlefront or if he was already anxious, fearing a military defeat, an enemy invasion, or even a rebellion. His question sets a tone of uncertainty and impending doom.
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19th Century
Anglican
And there stood a watchman. —Literally, and the watchman was standing. The tower was attached to the palace, and the latter was, …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And there stood a watchman on the tower of Jezreel Who could see afar off when an enemy was coming, and his business…
Presbyterian
Jehu was a man of eager spirit. The wisdom of God is seen in the choice of those employed in His work. But it is not for any man's reputation to be…
