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A Secret and Urgent Anointing
Commentators agree that the command for the prophet to anoint Jehu and immediately flee was a deliberate strategy. This was to prevent the prophet from being questioned by the other army captains, ensuring his safety while also making the divine commission more striking and mysterious. The speed and secrecy underscored the authority and urgency of God's message.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 9:3
18th Century
Theologian
Flee, and do not delay - The probable purpose of these directions was both to prevent questioning and to make the event more striking.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 9:3
19th Century
Bishop
Then. — And (both times).
Thus saith the Lord ... over Israel. — Only the chief part of the messa…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 9:3
17th Century
Pastor
Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head
When in the chamber together alone:
and say, th…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 9:1–10
17th Century
Minister
In these and similar events, we must acknowledge the secret working of God, disposing people to fulfill His purposes concerning them. Jehu was anoi…