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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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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 9:21

18th Century

Theologian

Make ready - This literally means, (as noted in the margin) “Blind,” that is, “Harness the horses to the chariot.” The king had no suspicion…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 9:21

19th Century

Bishop

Make ready. —Literally, bind—that is, the horses to the chariot.

And his chariot was made ready.

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 9:21

17th Century

Pastor

And Joram said, make ready The chariot, put to the horses; bind them, as the word signifies, to the chariot:

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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…