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2 Kings 10:7

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 10:7

Verse 7 of 36

Scripture focus

And it came to pass, when the letter came to them, that they took the king’s sons, and slew seventy persons, and put their heads in baskets, and sent him [them] to Jezreel.

2 Kings 10:7 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 10:7

Theological / Devotional

Put their heads. Decapitation is common in the Orient. The heads of the princes could be easily recognized and easily conveyed. Thus they would present positive proof to Jehu that the orders had been carried out and that there was no attempt at treachery.

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