מלכים ב, פרק י׳, פסוק ה׳

Faced with a sudden shift in power, the leadership of Samaria completely surrenders to Jehu, handing him absolute control over the city. The delegation that steps forward to submit to him represents the highest levels of the kingdom's administration. It includes the minister in charge of the royal palace, the appointed governor of the city, and the respected elders. Joining them are the distinguished guardians—the leading figures of the generation who were specifically entrusted with raising and educating the sons of King Ahab [מצודת דוד, רלב״ג, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

They deliver a message of total submission, clarifying that they are waiting for Jehu's orders and have no intention of engaging in battle against him [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This surrender is carefully structured around two parallel commitments [מלבי״ם]. First, by formally accepting their role as his servants, they guarantee that they will not take the initiative to crown any other ruler [מלבי״ם, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Second, they pledge to carry out any command he gives. Because they are fully prepared to follow his instructions without question, they grant him complete freedom to act exactly as he sees fit [מלבי״ם].