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