2 Kings 9:1

Translations

Modern

Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead.

Traditional

And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said unto him, Gird up thy loins, and take this box of oil in thine hand, and go to Ramoth–gilead:

Literal

And Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Gird up your loins and take this flask of oil in your hand, and go to Ramoth-gilead.

Latin

Eliseus autem prophetes vocavit unum de filiis prophetarum, et ait illi: Accinge lumbos tuos, et tolle lenticulam olei hanc in manu tua, et vade in Ramoth Galaad.

Original

Hebrew

English

Now Elisha the prophet summoned one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak under your belt, take this flask of oil, and go to Ramoth-gilead.

Notes

2 Kings 9:1–3

Jehu received a prophetic endorsement to become king, but this did not mean approval of all his actions. However, he did have a divine command to punish the house of Ahab for their wickedness and idolatry (2 Kings 9:8–10).

2 Kings 9:1–37

The writer summarizes Jehu's takeover, which started Israel's fourth dynasty, in four steps:

Elisha sent a prophet to the army camp at Ramoth-gilead to anoint Jehu as Israel's next king (2 Kings 9:1–10).
Jehu's soldiers learned about the prophet's visit and declared Jehu king (2 Kings 9:11–15).
Both Joram and King Ahaziah of Judah were killed (2 Kings 9:16–29).
Jezebel was killed (2 Kings 9:30–37).

Theme notes and profiles

Elijah Elisha Jezebel

Related verses

1 Samuel 10:1
Then Samuel took a flask of oil, poured it on Saul’s head, kissed him, and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you ruler over His inheritance?
2 Kings 4:29
So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.”
1 Kings 1:39
Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!”
1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, “How long are you going to mourn for Saul, since I have rejected him as king over Israel? Fill your horn with oil and go. I am sending you to Jesse of Bethlehem, for I have selected from his sons a king for Myself.”
2 Kings 8:28–29
Then Ahaziah went with Joram son of Ahab to fight against Hazael king of Aram at Ramoth-gilead, and the Arameans wounded Joram.
Deuteronomy 4:1
Hear now, O Israel, the statutes and ordinances I am teaching you to follow, so that you may live and may enter and take possession of the land that the LORD, the God of your fathers, is giving you.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Luke 12:35–37
Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning.
2 Kings 2:3
Then the sons of the prophets at Bethel came out to Elisha and said, “Do you know that the LORD will take your master away from you today?” “Yes, I know,” he replied. “Do not speak of it.”
1 Kings 22:4
So he asked Jehoshaphat, “Will you go with me to fight against Ramoth-gilead?” Jehoshaphat answered the king of Israel, “I am as you are, my people are your people, and my horses are your horses.”
2 Kings 6:1–3
Now the sons of the prophets said to Elisha, “Please take note that the place where we meet with you is too small for us.
1 Kings 22:20
And the LORD said, ‘Who will entice Ahab to march up and fall at Ramoth-gilead?’ And one suggested this, and another that.

People

Elisha: A prophet who succeeded Elijah

Places

Ramoth: City of refuge east of the Jordan

Glossary

Ahab (King) Ahaziah Anoint Black Obelisk Elisha Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Loins Ramoth-Gilead

Topics

Anointing in Consecration: Jehu Box for Oil Church and State: Ecclesiastical Power Superior to Civil: Withdraws Support and Anoints a Successor Elisha: Instructs That Jehu be Anointed As King of Israel Enthusiasm: Jehu Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel Oil: Kept in Boxes Prophets: Schools of Ramoth-Gilead: Elisha Anoints Jehu to be King There Religious Zeal: Jehu

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