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madman: God’s faithful servants are sometimes mocked or rejected as insane ("mad") or foolish by others (see Jeremiah 29:26; Hosea 9:7).
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).
Events
People
Jehu: Son of Jehoshaphat, king of Israel, destroyed Ahab's dynasty
Glossary
Ahaziah Black Obelisk Elisha Jehoshaphat (Person) Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Nimshi Ramoth-Gilead
Topics
Church and State: Ecclesiastical Power Superior to Civil: Withdraws Support and Anoints a Successor Decision: Jehu Enthusiasm: Jehu Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel Usurpation of Political Functions by Jehu