So there went one on horseback to meet him, and said, Thus says the king, Is it peace? Jehu said, What have you to do with peace? turn you behind me. The watchman told, saying, The messenger came to them, but he isn`t coming back.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

What have you to do with peace? — that is, “What does it matter to you whether my errand is one of peace or not?”

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

One on horseback. —Literally, the rider of the horse.

What hast thou to do with peace?

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

So there went one on horseback to meet him, and said, thus says the king, is it peace ? &c.] Ar…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

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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