2 Kings 10:5

Easy To Read Version

The man that took care of Ahab’s house, the man that controlled the city, the elders, and the people who raised {Ahab’s children} sent a message to Jehu. “We are your servants. We will do anything you tell us. We will not make any man king. Do what you think is good.”

Cross References

1 Kings 20:32

They dressed in rough cloth with ropes on their heads. [224] They came to the king of Israel. They said, “Your servant, Ben Hadad, says, ‘Please let me live.’”

1 Kings 20:4

The king of Israel answered, “King, my master. I agree that I belong to you now. And everything I have belongs to you.”

2 Kings 10:6

Then Jehu wrote a second letter to these leaders. Jehu said, “If you support me and obey me, then cut off the heads of Ahab’s sons. And bring them to me at Jezreel about this time tomorrow.

2 Kings 18:14

Then Hezekiah king of Judah sent a message to the king of Assyria at Lachish. Hezekiah said, “I have done wrong. Leave me {alone}. Then I will pay anything you want.

Jeremiah 27:17

Don’t listen to those prophets. Serve the king of Babylon. Accept your punishment, and you will live. There is no reason for you to cause this city of Jerusalem to be destroyed.

Numbers 11:12

You know that I am not the father of all these people. You know that I did not give birth to them. But I must take care of them, like a nurse carrying a baby in her arms. Why do you force me to do this? Why do you force me to carry them to the land that you promised to our fathers?

John 12:26

The person that serves me must follow me. Then my servant will be with me everywhere I am. My Father will give honor to people that serve me.

Joshua 9:11

So our elders (leaders) and our people said to us, ‘Take enough food for your journey. Go and meet with the people of Israel. Tell them, “We are your servants. Make a peace agreement with us.”’

Joshua 9:8

The Hivite men said to Joshua, “We are your servants.”