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2 Kings 9:11

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 9:11

Verse 11 of 37

Scripture focus

Then Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord: and [one] said unto him, [Is] all well? wherefore came this mad [fellow] to thee? And he said unto them, Ye know the man, and his communication.

2 Kings 9:11 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 9:11

Theological / Devotional

Is all well? Literally, “Is it peace?” The same question also appears in verses 17, 18, 19 and 22. The sudden appearance of the messenger, his taking Jehu aside by himself for a secret interview, and his hasty departure raised questions concerning the purpose of the visit. Everyone knew that the prophetic messenger had not come on some ordinary errand. Had he brought a message of good or of ill? Was there some sudden crisis that demanded the services of the army elsewhere?

Mad fellow. Literally, “madman,” from the verb “to be mad.” This term was used contemptuously, as in Jeremiah 29:26 (cf. Hosea 9:7).

Ye know the man. These words suggest that Jehu may have been suspicious that the officers were in on the whole plan to make him king.

By SdaBc