2 Kings 10:5

And he that was over the house ,.... The king's palace in Samaria, who had the custody, care, and government of it:

and he that was over the city ; the commander and governor of it, that had the highest post in it under the king;

the elders also all other subordinate officers and magistrates:

and the bringers up of the children ; who had the education of the king's sons committed to them:

sent to Jehu, saying, we are thy servants, and will do all that thou shall bid us . They were ready to do homage, and swear allegiance to him as their king, and obey all his commands as faithful subjects:

we will not make any king ; or set up any on the throne, no, not any of the sons or grandsons of Ahab:

do thou that which is good in thine eyes , we will never oppose thee.