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2 Kings 10:1-3
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2 Kings 10:1-3
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Jehu Writes the Leaders of Samaria
10 Ahab had 70 sons in Samaria. Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria to the rulers and leaders of Jezreel.[a] He also sent the letters to the people who raised Ahab’s sons saying, 2-3 “As soon as you get this letter, choose the one who is the best and most worthy among your master’s sons. You have chariots and horses. And you are living in a strong city. You also have weapons. Put the son you choose on his father’s throne. Then fight for your master’s family.”
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- 2 Kings 10:1 leaders of Jezreel The ancient Greek and Latin versions have “leaders of the city.”
2 Kings 10:1-2
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2 Kings 10:1-2
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Ahab’s Family Killed
10 Now there were in Samaria(A) seventy sons(B) of the house of Ahab. So Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria: to the officials of Jezreel,[a](C) to the elders and to the guardians(D) of Ahab’s children. He said, 2 “You have your master’s sons with you and you have chariots and horses, a fortified city and weapons. Now as soon as this letter reaches you,
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- 2 Kings 10:1 Hebrew; some Septuagint manuscripts and Vulgate of the city
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