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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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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 9:17

19th Century

Bishop

And there stood a watchman. —Literally, and the watchman was standing. The tower was attached to the palace, and the latter was, …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 9:17

17th Century

Pastor

And there stood a watchman on the tower of Jezreel
Who could see afar off when an enemy was coming, and his business…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 9:16–29

17th Century

Minister

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…

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