And he that was over the house, and he that was over the city, the elders also, and the bringers up of the children, sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any king: do thou that which is good in thine eyes.
The palace manager, the city governor, the elders, and those who were raising the royal children sent a message to Jehu, saying, 'We are your servants and will do whatever you command us. We will not choose a king for ourselves, do whatever seems right to you.'
The leaders in Samaria are surrendering completely to Jehu, refusing to fight and letting him decide what to do with the royal family.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of ancient Israel, Jehu had been anointed as king by a prophet and was carrying out a divine command to destroy the house of Ahab, who had led the nation into idolatry and wickedness. The officials in Samaria, including those overseeing the palace, city, elders, and the guardians of the royal children, were responding to Jehu's aggressive actions by surrendering to avoid their own destruction. This event reflects the political turmoil and God's judgment on unfaithful leaders during the divided kingdom period.
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