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2 Kings 10:3-5
New English Translation
2 Kings 10:3-5
New English Translation
3 pick the best and most capable[a] of your master’s sons, place him on his father’s throne, and defend[b] your master’s dynasty.”
4 They were absolutely terrified[c] and said, “Look, two kings could not stop him![d] How can we?”[e] 5 So the palace supervisor,[f] the city commissioner,[g] the leaders,[h] and the guardians sent this message to Jehu, “We are your subjects![i] Whatever you say, we will do. We will not make anyone king. Do what you consider proper.”[j]
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- 2 Kings 10:3 tn Hebrew יָשָׁר (yashar) does not have its normal moral/ethical nuance here (“upright”), but a more neutral sense of “proper, right, suitable.” For the gloss “capable,” see HALOT 450 s.v. יָשָׁר.
- 2 Kings 10:3 tn Or “fight for.”
- 2 Kings 10:4 tn Heb “they were very, very afraid.” The term מְאֹד (meʾod) “very,” is repeated for emphasis.
- 2 Kings 10:4 tn Heb “did not stand before him.”
- 2 Kings 10:4 tn Heb “How can we stand?”
- 2 Kings 10:5 tn Heb “the one who was over the house.”
- 2 Kings 10:5 tn Heb “the one who was over the city.”
- 2 Kings 10:5 tn Or “elders.”
- 2 Kings 10:5 tn Heb “servants.”
- 2 Kings 10:5 tn Heb “Do what is good in your eyes.”
2 Kings 10:3-5
New International Version
2 Kings 10:3-5
New International Version
3 choose the best and most worthy of your master’s sons and set him on his father’s throne. Then fight for your master’s house.”
4 But they were terrified and said, “If two kings could not resist him, how can we?”
5 So the palace administrator, the city governor, the elders and the guardians sent this message to Jehu: “We are your servants(A) and we will do anything you say. We will not appoint anyone as king; you do whatever you think best.”
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