Bible Commentary

From Jordan eastward, all the land of Gilead, the Gadites, and the Reubenites, and the Manassites, from Aroer, which [is] by the river Arnon, even Gilead and Bashan. 33. Gilead ] This country lay between Bashan on the north, and Moab and Ammon on the south. It was of a mountainous character, and was chosen … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:33”

In those days the LORD began to cut Israel short: and Hazael smote them in all the coasts of Israel; 32 36. Cutting short of Israel. Jehu’s death, his successor and the duration of his reign (Not in Chronicles) 32. to cut Israel short ] Literally ‘to cut off in Israel’. The meaning is ‘to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:32”

But Jehu took no heed to walk in the law of the LORD God of Israel with all his heart: for he departed not from the sins of Jeroboam, which made Israel to sin. 31. with all his heart ] He only went partially on the right way, and probably personal ambition had much to … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:31”

And the LORD said unto Jehu, Because thou hast done well in executing [that which is] right in mine eyes, [and] hast done unto the house of Ahab according to all that [was] in mine heart, thy children of the fourth [generation] shall sit on the throne of Israel. 30. Because thou hast done well … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:30”

Howbeit [from] the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, Jehu departed not from after them, [to wit], the golden calves that [were] in Bethel, and that [were] in Dan. 29. who [R.V. wherewith he ] made Israel to sin ] See above on 2Ki 2:3. The same change is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:29”

Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel. 28. Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel ] The false worship had not taken such root in the land that it could ever revive again. Probably no buildings were reared to Baal except in the cities where the royal family dwelt. Hence when they were cut off, it … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:28”

And they broke down the image of Baal, and broke down the house of Baal, and made it a draught house unto this day. 27. they brake down the image of Baal ] As the verb is the same as that used immediately afterwards for the breaking down of the house, we may be almost … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:27”

And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burned them. 26. And they brought forth the images ] R.V. pillars. On this word see above, 2Ki 3:2 note. The same change is also made by R.V. in the next verse. The LXX. has the singular in this verse ( ) … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:26”

And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, that Jehu said to the guard and to the captains, Go in, [and] slay them; let none come forth. And they smote them with the edge of the sword; and the guard and the captains cast [them] … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:25”

And when they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings, Jehu appointed fourscore men without, and said, [If] any of the men whom I have brought into your hands escape, [he that letteth him go], his life [shall be] for the life of him. 24. And when they went in ] R.V. omits ‘when’, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:24”