2 Kings 10:5 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

He that was over the house The chief governor of the king's palace. He that was over the city The chief magistrate, or military governor. We will do all that thou shalt bid us They propose no conditions or delays, but submit all to his mercy.

2 Kings 10:5

5 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.