
Text -- 2 Kings 9:13 (NET)




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God putting it into their hearts thus readily to own him.

Wesley: 2Ki 9:13 - -- Under Jehu. A ceremony used in the eastern parts towards superiors, in token of reverence to his person, that they would not have his feet to touch th...
Under Jehu. A ceremony used in the eastern parts towards superiors, in token of reverence to his person, that they would not have his feet to touch the ground, and that they put themselves and their concerns under his feet, and into his disposal.

Wesley: 2Ki 9:13 - -- In some high and eminent place, whence he might be seen and owned by all the soldiers, who were called together upon this great occasion.
In some high and eminent place, whence he might be seen and owned by all the soldiers, who were called together upon this great occasion.
JFB: 2Ki 9:13 - -- The upper cloak which they spread on the ground, as a token of their homage to their distinguished commander (Mat 21:7).
The upper cloak which they spread on the ground, as a token of their homage to their distinguished commander (Mat 21:7).

JFB: 2Ki 9:13 - -- From the room where the prophet had privately anointed Jehu. That general returned to join his brother officers in the public apartment, who, immediat...
From the room where the prophet had privately anointed Jehu. That general returned to join his brother officers in the public apartment, who, immediately on learning his destined elevation, conducted him to the top of the stairs leading to the roof. This was the most conspicuous place of an Oriental structure that could be chosen, being at the very top of the gate building, and fully in view of the people and military in the open ground in front of the building [KITTO]. The popularity of Jehu with the army thus favored the designs of Providence in procuring his immediate and enthusiastic proclamation as king, and the top of the stairs was taken as a most convenient substitute for a throne.
Clarke: 2Ki 9:13 - -- Took every man his garment - This was a ceremony by which they acknowledged him as king; and it was by such a ceremony that the multitudes acknowled...
Took every man his garment - This was a ceremony by which they acknowledged him as king; and it was by such a ceremony that the multitudes acknowledged Jesus Christ for the Messiah and King of Israel, a little before his passion: see Mat 21:7 (note), and the note there. The ceremony was expressive: "As we put our garments under his feet, so we place every thing under his authority, and acknowledge ourselves his servants.

Clarke: 2Ki 9:13 - -- On the top of the stairs - The Chaldee, the rabbins, and several interpreters, understand this of the public sun-dial; which in those ancient times,...
On the top of the stairs - The Chaldee, the rabbins, and several interpreters, understand this of the public sun-dial; which in those ancient times, was formed of steps like stairs, each step serving to indicate, by its shadow, one hour, or such division of time as was commonly used in that country. This dial was, no doubt, in the most public place; and upon the top of it, or on the platform on the top, would be a very proper place to set Jehu, while they blew their trumpets, and proclaimed him king. The Hebrew
TSK -> 2Ki 9:13
TSK: 2Ki 9:13 - -- and took every : The spreading of garments in the street, before persons to whom it was intended to shew particular honour, was an ancient and very ge...
and took every : The spreading of garments in the street, before persons to whom it was intended to shew particular honour, was an ancient and very general custom; the garments in these cases being used for carpets. In the Agamemnon of Aschylus, the hypocritical Clytemnestra commands the maids to spread carpets before her returning husband, that on his descending from his chariot he may place his foot on ""a purple-covered path.""We also find this custom among the Romans. Plutarch relates, that when Cato of Utica left the Macedonian army, where he had become legionary tribune, the soldiers spread their clothes in the way. Mat 21:7, Mat 21:8; Mar 11:7, Mar 11:8
on the top : The ancient fortified cities were generally strengthened with a citadel (Jdg 9:46, Jdg 9:51), commonly built on an eminence, to which they ascended by a flight of stairs (Neh 3:15). It is extremely probable, therefore, that Ramoth-gilead, being a frontier town of Israel and Syria, had a tower of this nature; and that Jehu was proclaimed king on the top of the stairs by which they ascended the hill on which the tower stood, i.e., in the area before the door of the tower, and consequently the most public place in the city.
blew with trumpets : 2Sa 15:10; 1Ki 1:34, 1Ki 1:39; Psa 47:5-7, Psa 98:6
is king : Heb. reigneth

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Barnes -> 2Ki 9:13
Barnes: 2Ki 9:13 - -- Took every man his garment, and put it under him - The outer cloak of the Jews was a sort of large shawl or blanket, which might well serve for...
Took every man his garment, and put it under him - The outer cloak of the Jews was a sort of large shawl or blanket, which might well serve for a carpet of state. Such a carpet is commonly represented on the seat of an Assyrian throne in the Nineveh sculptures.
The stairs rose against the walI of the house from the pavement of the court to the level of the upper story, or of the roof. At the top of the stairs would be a flat platform, and this would form a throne, on which the new king could exhibit himself to his subjects.
Blew with trumpets - On this recognized part of the ceremony of a coronation, see 2Ki 11:14; 2Sa 15:10; 1Ki 1:39.
Poole -> 2Ki 9:13
Poole: 2Ki 9:13 - -- Then they hasted being well-pleased with the thing; partly, from the advantage which hereby they expected; partly, from that desire of change which i...
Then they hasted being well-pleased with the thing; partly, from the advantage which hereby they expected; partly, from that desire of change which is in most men’ s natures; and principally, by God’ s providence inclining their hearts to Jehu.
Took every man his garment and put it under him; a ceremony used in the eastern parts towards superiors, in token of great reverence to his person, that they would not have his feet to touch the ground, and that they put themselves and their concerns under his feet, and into his disposal. See Poole "Mat 21:7" .
On the top of the stairs in some high and eminent place, whence he might be seen and owned by all the soldiers, who were called together upon this great occasion.
Haydock -> 2Ki 9:13
Haydock: 2Ki 9:13 - -- Garment, out of respect, as the multitude honoured Jesus Christ, Matthew xxi. 7. The pagans sometimes did the like when they carried their idols in ...
Garment, out of respect, as the multitude honoured Jesus Christ, Matthew xxi. 7. The pagans sometimes did the like when they carried their idols in procession. (Plutarch, in Alcib.) The king of Persia walked on carpets in the court of the guards, who were styled immortal. ( Atheneus 12.) ---
Trumpet, according to custom, 3 Kings i. 40. (Calmet)
Gill -> 2Ki 9:13
Gill: 2Ki 9:13 - -- Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs,.... That is, under Jehu, that he might be raised high...
Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs,.... That is, under Jehu, that he might be raised higher, and put on an eminence above them, agreeably to the high rank and dignity he was raised unto, and which they hereby acknowledged; and that he might be conspicuous to others: and this was done upon the top of the stairs, the first and highest of them, which led up either to an upper room, or to a scaffold erected for this purpose; the Targum is, on the degree of hours, a sun dial, a stone on which were engraven the twelve hours of the day, and which, by the sun's shadow on it, it might be known what hour it was; and at, or upon this stone, they laid their clothes, for Jehu to sit upon; not their wearing apparel, but carpets, or pieces of tapestry, or such like things:
and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king; and they might come the more easily into such an acknowledgment of him as such, though he was anointed by one whom they had just called a mad fellow; being not so well affected to Ahab's family, and having a great respect for Jehu, the chief commander of the army, and especially being under a particular influence of the divine Providence, which moved them to take such a step.

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TSK Synopsis -> 2Ki 9:1-37
TSK Synopsis: 2Ki 9:1-37 - --1 Elisha sends a young prophet with instructions to anoint Jehu at Ramoth-gilead.4 The prophet having done his message, flees.11 Jehu, being made king...
MHCC -> 2Ki 9:11-15
MHCC: 2Ki 9:11-15 - --Those who faithfully deliver the Lord's message to sinners, have in all ages been treated as madmen. Their judgment, speech, and conduct are contrary ...
Matthew Henry -> 2Ki 9:11-15
Matthew Henry: 2Ki 9:11-15 - -- Jehu, after some pause, returned to his place at the board, taking no notice of what had passed, but, as it should seem, designing, for the present,...
Keil-Delitzsch -> 2Ki 9:11-15
Keil-Delitzsch: 2Ki 9:11-15 - --
Jehu's Conspiracy against Joram. - 2Ki 9:11. When Jehu came out again to his comrades in arms, after the departure of the pupil of the prophets, the...
Constable -> 2Ki 8:25--9:30; 2Ki 9:1-13
Constable: 2Ki 8:25--9:30 - --6. Ahaziah's evil reign in Judah 8:25-9:29
There were two King Ahaziahs as there were two King J...
