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2 Kings 10:3

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Kings 10:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “look ye out the best and meetest of your master`s sons, and set him on his father`s throne, and fight for your master`s house.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

look ye out the best and meetest of your master`s sons, and set him on his father`s throne, and fight for your master`s house.
2 Kings 10:3 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Kings 10

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
1Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. And Jehu wrote letters, and sent to Samaria, unto the rulers of Jezreel, even the elders, and unto them that brought up [the sons of] Ahab, saying,
2And now as soon as this letter cometh to you, seeing your master`s sons are with you, and there are with you chariots and horses, a fortified city also, and armor;
3look ye out the best and meetest of your master`s sons, and set him on his father`s throne, and fight for your master`s house.
4But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, the two kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand?
5And he that was over the household, and he that was over the city, the elders also, and they that brought up [the children], sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any man king: do thou that which is good in thine eyes.
6Then he wrote a letter the second time to them, saying, If ye be on my side, and if ye will hearken unto my voice, take ye the heads of the men your master`s sons, and come to me to Jezreel by to-morrow this time. Now the king`s sons, being seventy persons, were with the great men of the city, who brought them up.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Look even out the best and meetest of your master’s sons, etc.] Most fit for government, whether on account of age or proper qualifications, and wisdom, courage, etc. and set him on his father’s throne; proclaim him king: and fight for your master’s house; that the crown may continue in his family; all which he did not desire might be, but in this sarcastic and sneering manner dares them to do it.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Jehu, placing his adversaries’ advantages before them in the most favorable light, called upon them to decide what they would do. The unscrupulous soldier shows shrewdness as well as courage, a sharp wit as well as a bold heart. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Look even: Deu 17:14, Deu 17:15; Sa1 10:24, Sa1 11:15; Sa2 2:8, Sa2 2:9; Kg1 1:24, Kg1 1:25, Kg1 12:20 fight for: Sa2 2:12-17; Kg1 12:21; Joh 18:36 4 Kings (2 Kings) 10:4”
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