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John Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 10:3

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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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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