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Joram said, Make ready. They made ready his chariot. Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his chariot, and they went out to meet Jehu, and found him in the portion of Naboth the Jezreelite.
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An Unsuspecting Meeting
Commentators note that King Joram was not preparing for battle. He was curious and went out "to meet" Jehu, not "against" him. He had no suspicion of treason, likely believing his commander was bringing important news from the war. This highlights how unaware the kings were of the divine judgment about to unfold.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Make ready - This literally means, (as noted in the margin) “Blind,” that is, “Harness the horses to the chariot.” The king had no suspicion…
19th Century
Anglican
Make ready. —Literally, bind—that is, the horses to the chariot.
And his chariot was made ready. …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Joram said, make ready The chariot, put to the horses; bind them, as the word signifies, to the chariot: …
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