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John Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 9:5

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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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And when he came, behold, the captains of the host were sitting, etc.] Either at a table, being at dinner, or at a council of war: and he said, I have an errand unto thee, O captain; looking and directing his speech to Jehu; or, “I have a word to thee” f109; something to say to thee, intimating that he desired to speak to him alone: and Jehu said, unto which of all us? not perhaps at first thoroughly understanding who he meant; or however was willing to have it repeated and explained, that it might be manifest to the whole company that he was intended: and he said, to thee, O captain; and to him only.
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