2 Kings 21

2 Kings 21:4

Had Zimri - Remember thy brother traitor Zimri had but a very short enjoyment of the benefit of his treason.

2 Kings 21:7

And said - It seems he had forgot the charge given him above, ver.10. A king’s daughter - He doth not say, because she was a king’s wife, lest he should seem to shew any respect to that wicked house of Ahab, which God had devoted to utter destruction.

2 Kings 21:16

The house - The chief governor of the kings palace. City - The chief magistrate or military governor.

2 Kings 21:18

Sent them - Jehu justly required this, because the sovereign lord of all mens lives commanded it, but the Samaritans wickedly obeyed it, without any knowledge of, or regard to God’s command.

2 Kings 21:22

Left none - In that place and kingdom; for he did leave some of the royal seed of Judah.

2 Kings 21:26

Rechab - A Kenite, 1 Chronicles 2:55, and a man of singular prudence and piety. Coming - To congratulate with him, for the destruction of that wicked family; and to encourage him to proceed in fulfilling the will of God. Him - Jehu saluted Jehonadab. Is, &c. - Dost thou heartily approve of me, and my present proceedings.