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And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/9.htm">New King James Version</a> And they said, “A lie! Tell us now.” So he said, “Thus and thus he spoke to me, saying, ‘Thus says the LORD: “I have anointed you king over Israel.” ’ ” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And they said, “It is a lie; tell us now.” And he said, “Such and such he said to me, saying, ‘This is what the LORD says: “I have anointed you king over Israel.”’” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> They said, &#8220It is a lie, tell us now.&#8221 And he said, &#8220Thus and thus he said to me, &#8216Thus says the LORD, &#8220I have anointed you king over Israel."&#8217&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And they said, “It is a lie, tell us now.” And he said, “Thus and thus he said to me, ‘Thus says the LORD, “I have anointed you king over Israel.”’” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And they said, “It is a lie, declare it to us now.” And he said, “Thus and thus he said to me, ‘Thus says Yahweh, “I have anointed you king over Israel.”’” <a href="/amp/2_kings/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And they said, “It is a lie; tell us now.” And he said, “Thus and thus he spoke to me, saying, ‘Thus says the LORD: “I have anointed you king over Israel.”’” <a href="/csb/2_kings/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But they replied, “That’s a lie! Tell us! ” So Jehu said, “He talked to me about this and that and said, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ ” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But they replied, &#8220That&#8217s a lie! Tell us!&#8221 So Jehu said, &#8220He talked to me about this and that and said, &#8216This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.&#8217&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> And they said, It is false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith Jehovah, I have anointed thee king over Israel. <a href="/cev/2_kings/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> "No, we don't. What did he say?" they asked. "He had a message from the LORD," Jehu replied. "He said that the LORD has chosen me to be the next king of Israel." <a href="/erv/2_kings/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> And they said, It is false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> They said, "That's not an answer. Please tell us." Jehu replied, "We talked for a while, and he said to me, 'This is what the LORD says: I have anointed you king of Israel.'" <a href="/gnt/2_kings/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> "No we don't!" they replied. "Tell us what he said!" "He told me that the LORD proclaims: 'I anoint you king of Israel.'" <a href="/isv/2_kings/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> "That's a lie!" they said. "Tell us what's going on!" "He said 'This and that' to me," he responded. "'This is what the LORD says: "I have anointed you king over Israel."'" <a href="/msb/2_kings/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> ?That is a lie!? they said. ?Tell us now!? So Jehu answered, ?He talked to me about this and that, saying, ?This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.?? <a href="/net/2_kings/9.htm">NET Bible</a> But they said, "You're lying! Tell us what he said." So he told them what he had said. He also related how he had said, "This is what the LORD says, 'I have designated you as king over Israel.'" <a href="/nheb/2_kings/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They said, "That is a lie. Tell us now." He said, "He said to me, 'Thus says the LORD, I have anointed you king over Israel.'" <a href="/wbt/2_kings/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And they said, It is false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus he spoke to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. <a href="/web/2_kings/9.htm">World English Bible</a> They said, “That is a lie. Tell us now.” He said, “He said to me, ‘Yahweh says, I have anointed you king over Israel.’” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And they say, “False! Declare to us now”; and he says, “He spoke thus and thus to me, saying, Thus said YHWH: I have anointed you for king to Israel.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And they say, 'False, declare, we pray thee, to us;' and he saith, 'Thus and thus spake he unto me, saying, Thus said Jehovah, I have anointed thee for king unto Israel.' <a href="/slt/2_kings/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And they will say, A falsehood; announce to us now And he will say, According to this, and according to this he said to me, saying, Thus said Jehovah, I anointed thee for king to Israel.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But they answered: It is false, but rather do thou tell us. And he said to them: Thus and thus did he speak to me: and he said: Thus saith the Lord: I have anointed thee king over Israel. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But they responded, “That is false; instead, you should tell us.” And he said to them, “He said to me these certain things, and he said, ‘Thus says the Lord: I have anointed you as king over Israel.’ ” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/9.htm">New American Bible</a> But they said, “Tell us another lie!” So he told them, “This is what the prophet’s aide said to me, ‘Thus says the LORD: I anoint you king over Israel.’ ” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> They said, “Liar! Come on, tell us!” So he said, “This is just what he said to me: ‘Thus says the LORD, I anoint you king over Israel.’”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And they said to him, You are lying; tell us now. And he said to them, Thus and thus he spoke to me, saying, Thus says the LORD: I have anointed you king over Israel. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> They said to him: “You are lying. Tell us!” He said to them, “So he said to me: thus says LORD JEHOVAH: I have anointed you that you will reign over Israel.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And they said: 'It is false; tell us now.' And he said: 'Thus and thus spoke he to me, saying: Thus saith the LORD: I have anointed thee king over Israel.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And they said, It is wrong: tell us now. And Ju said to them, Thus and thus spoke he to me, saying, - and he said, Thus saith the Lord, I have anointed thee to be king over Israel. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/9-12.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=2983" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/2_kings/9.htm">Jehu Anointed King of Israel</a> …11When Jehu went out to the servants of his master, they asked, “Is everything all right? Why did this madman come to you?” “You know his kind and their babble,” he replied. 12<a href="/hebrew/8267.htm" title="8267: še·qer (N-ms) -- Deception, disappointment, falsehood. From shaqar; an untruth; by implication, a sham.">“That is a lie!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mə·rū (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">they said.</a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: hag·geḏ- (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">“Tell</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·nū (Prep:: 1cp) -- ">us</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">now!”</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">So Jehu answered,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">“He talked</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: kā·zōṯ (Prep-k:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">about this</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: wə·ḵā·zōṯ (Conj-w, Prep-k:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">and that,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and he said,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: kōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">‘This is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">says:</a> <a href="/hebrew/4886.htm" title="4886: mə·šaḥ·tî·ḵā (V-Qal-Perf-1cs:: 2ms) -- To smear, anoint. A primitive root; to rub with oil, i.e. To anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint.">I anoint</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lə·me·leḵ (Prep-l:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">you king</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel.’”</a> 13Quickly, each man took his garment and put it under Jehu on the bare steps. Then they blew the ram’s horn and proclaimed, “Jehu is king!”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16</a> You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet. <a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a> 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? <a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> So Samuel took the horn of oil and anointed him in the presence of his brothers, and the Spirit of the LORD rushed upon David from that day forward. Then Samuel set out and went to Ramah. <a href="/2_kings/8-13.htm">2 Kings 8:13</a> “But how could your servant, a mere dog, do such a monstrous thing?” said Hazael. And Elisha answered, “The LORD has shown me that you will be king over Aram.” <a href="/1_kings/21-21.htm">1 Kings 21:21-24</a> This is what the LORD says: ‘I will bring calamity on you and consume your descendants; I will cut off from Ahab every male in Israel, both slave and free. / I will make your house like that of Jeroboam son of Nebat and like that of Baasha son of Ahijah, because you have provoked My anger and caused Israel to sin.’ / And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’ ... <a href="/2_kings/2-3.htm">2 Kings 2:3</a> 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.” <a href="/2_kings/2-5.htm">2 Kings 2:5</a> Then the sons of the prophets at Jericho came up 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.” <a href="/2_kings/2-15.htm">2 Kings 2:15</a> When the sons of the prophets who were watching him from Jericho saw what had happened, they said, “The spirit of Elijah rests on Elisha.” And they went to meet him and bowed down to the ground before him. <a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29</a> 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.” <a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">2 Kings 6:12</a> But one of his servants replied, “No one, my lord the king. For Elisha, the prophet in Israel, tells the king of Israel the very words you speak in your bedroom.” <a href="/2_kings/7-1.htm">2 Kings 7:1</a> Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the LORD says: ‘About this time tomorrow at the gate of Samaria, a seah of fine flour will sell for a shekel, and two seahs of barley will sell for a shekel.’” <a href="/2_kings/7-17.htm">2 Kings 7:17</a> Now the king had appointed the officer on whose arm he leaned to be in charge of the gate, but the people trampled him in the gateway, and he died, just as the man of God had foretold when the king had come to him. <a href="/2_kings/10-10.htm">2 Kings 10:10</a> Know, then, that not a word the LORD has spoken against the house of Ahab will fail, for the LORD has done what He promised through His servant Elijah.” <a href="/2_kings/10-30.htm">2 Kings 10:30</a> Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.” <a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">2 Kings 11:12</a> Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And they said, It is false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spoke he to me, saying, Thus said the LORD, I have anointed you king over Israel.Thus and thus<a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">2 Kings 9:6-10</a> And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-3.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-8.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-11.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-16.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/1_kings/10-7.htm">Story</a> <a href="/2_kings/3-23.htm">That's</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-16.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/23-11.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-12.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-36.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/job/6-28.htm">Lie</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-11.htm">Story</a> <a href="/ezra/10-12.htm">That's</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-9.htm">True.</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 9</div>1. <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Elisha sends a young prophet with instructions to anoint Jehu at Ramoth Gilead</a> 4. <a href="/2_kings/9-4.htm">The prophet having done his message, flees</a> 11. <a href="/2_kings/9-11.htm">Jehu, being made king by the soldiers, kills Joram in the field of Naboth</a> 27. <a href="/2_kings/9-27.htm">Ahaziah is slain at Gur, and buried at Jerusalem</a> 30. <a href="/2_kings/9-30.htm">Proud Jezebel is thrown down out of a window, and eaten by dogs.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>“That is a lie!” they said. In this context, Jehu's fellow officers express skepticism about the message delivered by the prophet. This reflects the tension and distrust prevalent in the Northern Kingdom of Israel during this period. The officers' reaction indicates a culture of suspicion, possibly due to the political instability and frequent coups that characterized Israel's monarchy. This skepticism can also be seen as a reflection of the broader spiritual decline in Israel, where the word of the LORD was often met with disbelief or outright rejection.“Tell us now!” The demand for immediate truth underscores the urgency and seriousness of the situation. In the ancient Near Eastern context, the anointing of a king was a significant event, often accompanied by divine sanction. The officers' insistence on knowing the truth highlights the importance of prophetic messages in guiding political actions. This urgency also reflects the volatile nature of leadership in Israel, where power struggles were common, and the support of military leaders was crucial for any claim to the throne.So Jehu answered, Jehu's response marks a pivotal moment in the narrative. As a commander in the army, his acknowledgment of the prophetic message signifies his acceptance of the divine mandate. This moment is critical in the unfolding of God's judgment against the house of Ahab, as prophesied by Elijah (<a href="/1_kings/21-21.htm">1 Kings 21:21-24</a>). Jehu's role as an instrument of divine justice is a recurring theme in the biblical narrative, where God raises leaders to fulfill His purposes.“He talked to me about this and that, saying, Jehu's initial vagueness may indicate his hesitation or the sensitive nature of the message. In the cultural context, discussing matters of kingship and divine anointing was fraught with danger, especially in a politically charged environment. This phrase also reflects the common practice of prophets delivering messages in private before they were publicly declared, ensuring the recipient's understanding and acceptance.‘This is what the LORD says: The phrase introduces the divine authority behind the message. In the biblical tradition, the formula "This is what the LORD says" is used to convey the certainty and authority of God's word. It emphasizes that the message is not of human origin but is a direct communication from God. This divine endorsement is crucial for legitimizing Jehu's claim to the throne and his subsequent actions.I anoint you king over Israel.’” The anointing of Jehu as king is a fulfillment of God's judgment against the house of Ahab. Anointing was a sacred act, symbolizing God's choice and empowerment of a leader. This event connects to earlier biblical narratives where anointing signifies divine selection, such as the anointing of David by Samuel (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>). Jehu's anointing also prefigures the ultimate anointed one, the Messiah, who would fulfill God's redemptive purposes. The act of anointing underscores the theme of divine sovereignty in the establishment and removal of kings, a central motif in the books of Kings.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jehu.htm">Jehu</a> A commander in the army of Israel, chosen by God to become king and tasked with eradicating the house of Ahab. 2. <a href="/topical/p/prophet's_messenger.htm">Prophet's Messenger</a> A young prophet sent by Elisha to anoint Jehu as king over Israel. 3. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The northern kingdom, where Jehu was anointed to rule. 4. <a href="/topical/h/house_of_ahab.htm">House of Ahab</a> The ruling dynasty in Israel, known for its idolatry and wickedness, which Jehu was commanded to destroy. 5. <a href="/topical/e/elisha.htm">Elisha</a> The prophet who directed the anointing of Jehu, continuing the work of his predecessor, Elijah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/divine_appointment.htm">Divine Appointment</a> God chooses leaders according to His purpose, often in unexpected ways. Jehu's anointing reminds us of God's sovereignty in leadership. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_call.htm">Obedience to God's Call</a> Jehu's acceptance of his anointing challenges us to respond obediently to God's calling in our lives, even when it involves difficult tasks. <a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_justice.htm">Judgment and Justice</a> The anointing of Jehu signifies God's judgment on the house of Ahab, illustrating that God will not tolerate persistent sin and idolatry. <a href="/topical/t/truth_and_integrity.htm">Truth and Integrity</a> Jehu's initial reluctance to disclose the message highlights the importance of truthfulness and integrity in our communication. <a href="/topical/f/fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> The fulfillment of God's word through Jehu's anointing encourages us to trust in the reliability and certainty of God's promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 9</a> <a href="/q/did_judah's_kings_follow_or_stray_from_god.htm">How did Judah's kings follow or stray from God?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_jehu_easily_execute_ahaziah.htm">In 2 Chronicles 22:9, how could Jehu swiftly seize and execute Ahaziah without apparent resistance, given Ahaziah's royal status and resources?</a> <a href="/q/was_2_kings_15_12_written_post-event.htm">2 Kings 15:12 references a prophecy fulfilled through Jehu's dynasty--how do we address claims that the text was written or edited post-event to appear prophetic?</a> <a href="/q/why_is_ahaz's_idolatry_less_condemned.htm">Why doesn't 2 Kings 16 emphasize divine judgment on Ahaz's actions as clearly as other Old Testament passages condemn idolatry?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(12) It is false.--This is rather too strong, and does not convey the exact force of the reply. The captains reply to Jehu's "Oh, you know all about it!" with the one word, "trickery!" i.e., "you are pretending!" "mere evasion!" They then assume a tone of persuasion: "Do tell us." Even if they had really guessed the import of the prophet's visit, their manner now convinced Jehu that he might safely trust them.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 12. - And they said, It is false. There was no rudeness in the reply. It merely denied that Jehu's supposition was correct. There had been no collusion between the spiritual and temporal authorities. The captains had no knowledge of the young prophet's errand. Tell us now. "Tell us," i.e., "what the young prophet said, since we are completely in the dark upon the subject." And he said, Thus and thus spoke he to me, saying, Thus saith the Lord, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Jehu declared to them without any reserve all that the young prophet had said to him. He accepted their declaration that they were not in league with him, and then gave them an exact account of all that had occurred. He left it for them to determine what, under the circumstances, they would do. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/9-12.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>“That is a lie!” שֶׁ֔קֶר (še·qer) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8267.htm">Strong's 8267: </a> Deception, disappointment, falsehood they said. וַיֹּאמְר֣וּ (way·yō·mə·rū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “Tell us!” הַגֶּד־ (hag·geḏ-) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> To be conspicuous So Jehu answered, וַיֹּ֗אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say “He talked אָמַ֤ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to me אֵלַי֙ (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to about this כָּזֹ֤את (kā·zōṯ) Preposition-k | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, and that, וְכָזֹאת֙ (wə·ḵā·zōṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-k | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, and he said, לֵאמֹ֔ר (lê·mōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘This is what כֹּ֚ה (kōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel says: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say I anoint מְשַׁחְתִּ֥יךָֽ (mə·šaḥ·tî·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4886.htm">Strong's 4886: </a> To rub with oil, to anoint, to consecrate, to paint you king לְמֶ֖לֶךְ (lə·me·leḵ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king over אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Israel.’” יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/9-12.htm">2 Kings 9:12 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/9-12.htm">2 Kings 9:12 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/9-12.htm">2 Kings 9:12 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/9-12.htm">2 Kings 9:12 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/9-12.htm">2 Kings 9:12 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/9-12.htm">2 Kings 9:12 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/9-12.htm">2 Kings 9:12 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/9-12.htm">2 Kings 9:12 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/9-12.htm">2 Kings 9:12 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/9-12.htm">2 Kings 9:12 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-12.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 9:12 They said It is false (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/9-11.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 9:11"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 9:11" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/9-13.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 9:13"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 9:13" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>