SIL Translator’s Notes on 2 Kings 9:32

9:32a He looked up at the window

Jehu raised his eyes/face to look ⌊at Jezebel⌋ in the window.

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Jehu looked up to the window.

9:32b and called out, “Who is on my side? Who?”

He shouted, “Who is with me? Is anybody there for me?”

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He asked: “Is anyone up there willing to fight for me? Anyone?”

9:32c And two or three eunuchs looked down at him.

The Hebrew word meaning “eunuchs” came to be used for other officials also. The usage here is disputed.

Two or three palace servants/officials looked down at him.

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A few palace/harem workers ⌊came to the window and⌋ looked out at Jehu.

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