Matthew Poole and continuators on 2 Kings 9:13

13 Then they hasted , and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs , and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king.

Being well pleased with the thing; partly, from the advantage which hereby they expected; pattly, from that desire of change which is in most mens natures; and principally, by Gods Providence, inclining their hearts to Iehu.

A Ceremony used in the Eastern parts towards Superiors, in token of great reverence to his Person, that they would not have his Feet to touch the ground, and that they put themselves and their concerns under his Feet, and into his disposa[illegible: 1+ letters] See on Matth. 21. 7.

In some high and eminent place, whence he might be seen and owned by all the Soldiers, who were called together upon this great occasion.

Marginal references: Heb. reign [illegible: 1+ letters].