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A Prophecy Fulfilled
Commentators note that this command to Jehu is not a new decree but the fulfillment of a previous prophecy. The language used directly echoes the judgment pronounced against Ahab in 1 Kings 21:21 and is similar to the one against Jeroboam in 1 Kings 14:10, demonstrating God's faithfulness to His word.
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Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 9:8
19th Century
Bishop
For. — And.
Shall perish. — Syriac, Arabic, Vulgate, “I will cause to perish” (different Hebrew p…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 9:8
17th Century
Pastor
For the whole house of Ahab shall perish
Be cut off by death, and that in a violent manner, not one should escape:
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…