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When you come there, look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him arise up from among his brothers, and carry him to an inner chamber.
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A Secret Anointing
The instruction to take Jehu to an "inner chamber" was for secrecy. Commentators explain this was a practical measure to prevent the other captains from interfering and to avoid charges of treason. This highlights that God's significant plans can begin in private, hidden moments before they are revealed to the world.
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19th Century
Anglican
And when you come there. —Rather, And enter into it—that is, into the town of Ramoth. This makes it clear that the Israel…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And when thou comest thither To Ramothgilead; but from where he went is uncertain, doubtless where there was a schoo…
Presbyterian
In these and similar events, we must acknowledge the secret working of God, disposing people to fulfill His purposes concerning them. Jehu was anoi…
