And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, There is treachery, O Ahaziah.
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's Exposition
Surely I have seen yesterday the blood of Naboth,.... These are the words of the Lord to Elijah the day after Naboth was put to death:
and the blood of his sons, said the Lord; who were put to death…
Barnes' Notes
Turned his hands - The meaning is that Joram ordered his charioteer to turn round and drive back to the town.
Adam Clarke
There is treachery, O Ahaziah - This was the first intimation he had of it: he feels for the safety of his friend Ahaziah, and now they fly for their lives.
From Ramoth-Gilead to Jezreel was more than one day's march; about the mid-way between them the river Jordan must be crossed. We may suppose Jehu to have marched with all possible expedition, and to…
Cambridge Bible
Joram turned his hands i.e. Wheeled his chariot about to go in a contrary direction. Cf. 1Ki 22:34.