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
This occurs during Jehu's violent purge of King Ahab's dynasty around 841 BC. After killing King Joram, Jehu demanded that the leaders in Samaria kill Ahab's 70 sons who were potential heirs to the throne. The leaders, seeing Jehu's power and fearing for their lives, chose submission over resistance.
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