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A Desperate Realization
Commentators explain that the phrase "Joram turned his hands" describes the physical act of turning his chariot around to flee. His cry, "There is treachery, O Ahaziah!" was a sudden, panicked warning to his ally, marking the moment he realized Jehu's approach was a violent conspiracy, not a peaceful meeting.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 9:23
18th Century
Theologian
The phrase Turned his hands means that Joram ordered his charioteer to turn around and drive back to the town.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 9:23
19th Century
Bishop
And Joram turned his hands — that is, turned the horses round (Compare to 1 Kings 22:34).
There is treac…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 9:23
17th Century
Pastor
And Joram turned his hand, and fled
Taking hold of the horses' reins with it to turn them, or by the motion of it di…
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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…