2 Kings 10:5
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.
Context
This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 10 connects to 10 cross-references. Jehu has all seventy of Ahab's sons beheaded and sends their heads to Jezreel. He also kills forty-two relatives of Ahaziah of Judah. Jehu invites all the prophets and worshipers of Baal to a solemn assembly in the temple of …
Other Translations
And he that was over the household, and he that was over the city, the elders also, and they that brought up the children, sent to Jehu, saying, We are thy servants, and will do all that thou shalt bid us; we will not make any man king: do thou that which is good in thine eyes.
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So the controller of the king's house, with the ruler of the town, and the responsible men, and those who had the care of Ahab's sons, sent to Jehu, saying, We are your servants and will do all your orders; we will not make any man king; do whatever seems best to you.
Cross References
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And Hezekiah king of Judah sent to the king of Assyria to Lachish, saying, I have offended; return from me: …
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Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city be laid waste?