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God's Enduring Claim
Commentators emphasize the phrase "people of the Lord." Despite Israel's widespread idolatry, God had not written them off. Scholars explain that God still asserted His sovereign right over them as His people, reminding Jehu (and the reader) that a faithful remnant still existed and that God's claim on His people endures even in times of rebellion.
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2 Kings
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 9:6
19th Century
Bishop
And he arose — that is, Jehu arose.
Into the house. — The council of war was sitting in …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 9:6
17th Century
Pastor
And he arose, and went into the house
Into the inner chamber in it:
and he poured the oil on his …
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…