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Say to him, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you to be the king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run for your life!” <a href="/esv/2_kings/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Then take the flask of oil and pour it on his head and say, ‘Thus says the LORD, I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and flee; do not linger.” <a href="/bsb/2_kings/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run. Do not delay!” <a href="/kjv/2_kings/9.htm">King James Bible</a> Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not. <a href="/nkjv/2_kings/9.htm">New King James Version</a> Then take the flask of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, ‘Thus says the LORD: “I have anointed you king over Israel.” ’ Then open the door and flee, and do not delay.” <a href="/nasb_/2_kings/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Then take the flask of oil and pour it on his head, and say, ‘This is what the LORD says: “I have anointed you king over Israel.”’ Then open the door and flee, and do not wait.” <a href="/nasb/2_kings/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Then take the flask of oil and pour it on his head and say, &#8216Thus says the LORD, &#8220I have anointed you king over Israel."&#8217 Then open the door and flee and do not wait.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/2_kings/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Then take the flask of oil and pour it on his head and say, ‘Thus says the LORD, “I have anointed you king over Israel.”’ Then open the door and flee and do not wait.” <a href="/lsb/2_kings/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then you will take the flask of oil and pour it on his head and say, ‘Thus says Yahweh, “I have anointed you king over Israel.”’ Then open the door and flee and do not wait.” <a href="/amp/2_kings/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Then take the flask of oil and pour it on his head and say, ‘Thus says the LORD: “I have anointed you king over Israel.”’ Then open the door and flee and do not delay.” <a href="/csb/2_kings/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and say, ‘This is what the LORD says: “I anoint you king over Israel.” ’ Open the door and escape. Don’t wait.” <a href="/hcsb/2_kings/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then, take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and say, &#8216This is what the LORD says: &#8220I anoint you king over Israel."&#8217 Open the door and escape. Don&#8217t wait.&#8221 <a href="/asv/2_kings/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> Then take the vial of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith Jehovah, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not. <a href="/cev/2_kings/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> then pour olive oil on his head to show that he is the new king. Say to him, "The LORD has chosen you to be king of Israel." Then leave quickly--don't wait around for anything! <a href="/erv/2_kings/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> Then take the vial of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not. <a href="/gwt/2_kings/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and say, 'This is what the LORD says: I have anointed you king of Israel.' Then open the door and leave immediately." <a href="/gnt/2_kings/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> pour this olive oil on his head, and say, 'The LORD proclaims that he anoints you king of Israel.' Then leave there as fast as you can." <a href="/isv/2_kings/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> take the flask of oil, and pour it out on his head. Then tell him, 'This is what the LORD says: I'm anointing you king over Israel.' Then open the door and leave. Don't linger there!" <a href="/msb/2_kings/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and declare, ?This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.? Then open the door and run. Do not delay!? <a href="/net/2_kings/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Take the container of olive oil, pour it over his head, and say, 'This is what the LORD says, "I have designated you as king over Israel."' Then open the door and run away quickly!" <a href="/nheb/2_kings/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Then take the vial of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, 'Thus says the LORD, "I have anointed you king over Israel."' Then open the door, flee, and do not wait." <a href="/wbt/2_kings/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not. <a href="/web/2_kings/9.htm">World English Bible</a> Then take the vial of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, ‘Yahweh says, “I have anointed you king over Israel.”’ Then open the door, flee, and don’t wait.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_kings/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and taken the vial of oil, and poured [it] on his head, and said, Thus said YHWH: I have anointed you for king to Israel; and you have opened the door, and fled, and do not wait.” <a href="/ylt/2_kings/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and taken the vial of oil, and poured on his head, and said, Thus said Jehovah, I have anointed thee for king unto Israel; and thou hast opened the door, and fled, and dost not wait.' <a href="/slt/2_kings/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And take the flask of oil and pour upon his head, and say, Thus said Jehovah I anointed thee for king to Israel And open the door and flee, and thou shalt not wait.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_kings/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then taking the little bottle of oil, thou shalt pour it on his head, and shalt say: Thus saith the Lord: I have anointed thee king over Israel. And thou shalt open the door and flee, and shalt not stay there. <a href="/cpdv/2_kings/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And taking the little bottle of oil, you shall pour it upon his head, and you shall say: ‘Thus says the Lord: I have anointed you as king over Israel.’ And you shall open the door and flee. And you shall not remain in that place.” <a href="/nabre/2_kings/9.htm">New American Bible</a> From the flask you have, pour oil on his head, and say, ‘Thus says the LORD: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and flee without delay.” <a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then take the flask of oil, pour it on his head, and say, ‘Thus says the LORD: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and flee; do not linger.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Then take the flask of oil and pour it on his head, and say to him, Thus says the LORD, I have anointed you king over my people Israel. Then open the door and flee, and do not tarry. <a href="/hpbt/2_kings/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And take the horn of oil and pour it on his head and say to him: “Thus says LORD JEHOVAH: I have anointed you that you will be King over my people Israel”, and open the door and escape and do not stay.”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_kings/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Then take the vial of oil, and pour it on his head, and say: Thus saith the LORD: I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.' <a href="/sep/2_kings/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And thou shalt take the cruse of oil, and pour it on his head, and say thou, Thus saith the Lord, I have anointed thee king over Israel: and thou shalt open the door, and flee, and not tarry. <a href="/parallel/2_kings/9-3.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=2880" 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> …2When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room. 3<a href="/hebrew/3947.htm" title="3947: wə·lā·qaḥ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To take. A primitive root; to take.">Then take</a> <a href="/hebrew/6378.htm" title="6378: p̄aḵ- (N-msc) -- A vial, flask. From pakah; a flask.">the flask</a> <a href="/hebrew/8081.htm" title="8081: haš·še·men (Art:: N-ms) -- Fat, oil. From shaman; grease, especially liquid; figuratively, richness.">of oil,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3332.htm" title="3332: wə·yā·ṣaq·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to pour out; by implication, to melt or cast as metal; by extension, to place firmly, to stiffen or grow hard.">pour</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">it on</a> <a href="/hebrew/7218.htm" title="7218: rō·šōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Head. From an unused root apparently meaning to shake; the head, whether literal or figurative.">his head,</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wə·’ā·mar·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">and declare,</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> <a href="/hebrew/6605.htm" title="6605: ū·p̄ā·ṯaḥ·tā (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve. A primitive root; to open wide; specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve.">Then open</a> <a href="/hebrew/1817.htm" title="1817: had·de·leṯ (Art:: N-fs) -- A door. From dalah; something swinging, i.e. The valve of a door.">the door</a> <a href="/hebrew/5127.htm" title="5127: wə·nas·tāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConjPerf-2ms) -- To flee, escape. A primitive root; to flit, i.e. Vanish away.">and run.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2442.htm" title="2442: ṯə·ḥak·keh (V-Piel-Imperf-2ms) -- To wait, await. A primitive root; properly, to adhere to; hence, to await.">delay!”</a> 4So the young prophet went to Ramoth-gilead,…<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_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_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/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="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39</a> 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!” <a href="/1_kings/1-34.htm">1 Kings 1:34</a> There Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet are to anoint him king over Israel. You are to blow the ram’s horn and declare, ‘Long live King Solomon!’ <a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a> “At this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin, and you are to anoint him ruler over My people Israel; he will save them from the hand of the Philistines. For I have looked upon My people, because their cry has come to Me.” <a href="/1_samuel/15-1.htm">1 Samuel 15:1</a> Then Samuel said to Saul, “The LORD sent me to anoint you king over His people Israel. Now therefore, listen to the words of the LORD. <a href="/1_samuel/16-1.htm">1 Samuel 16:1</a> 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.” <a href="/1_samuel/10-24.htm">1 Samuel 10:24</a> Samuel said to all the people, “Do you see the one the LORD has chosen? There is no one like him among all the people.” And all the people shouted, “Long live the king!” <a href="/1_samuel/15-17.htm">1 Samuel 15:17</a> And Samuel said, “Although you were once small in your own eyes, have you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel <a href="/1_samuel/9-27.htm">1 Samuel 9:27</a> As they were going down to the edge of the city, Samuel said to Saul, “Tell the servant to go on ahead of us, but you stay for a while, and I will reveal to you the word of God.” So the servant went on. <a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12</a> So Jesse sent for his youngest son and brought him in. He was ruddy, with beautiful eyes and a handsome appearance. And the LORD said, “Rise and anoint him, for he is the one.” <a href="/1_samuel/10-7.htm">1 Samuel 10:7</a> When these signs have come, do as the occasion demands, for God is with you. <a href="/1_samuel/10-6.htm">1 Samuel 10:6</a> Then the Spirit of the LORD will rush upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be transformed into a different person. <a href="/1_samuel/10-9.htm">1 Samuel 10:9</a> As Saul turned to leave Samuel, God changed Saul’s heart, and all the signs came to pass that day.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus said the LORD, I have anointed you king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.pour it<a href="/exodus/29-7.htm">Exodus 29:7</a> Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him.<a href="/leviticus/8-12.htm">Leviticus 8:12</a> And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron's head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a> Then Samuel took the horn of oil, and anointed him in the midst of his brethren: and the Spirit of the LORD came upon David from that day forward. So Samuel rose up, and went to Ramah.I have anointed<a href="/2_kings/8-13.htm">2 Kings 8:13</a> And Hazael said, But what, is thy servant a dog, that he should do this great thing? And Elisha answered, The LORD hath shewed me that thou shalt be king over Syria.<a href="/1_samuel/9-16.htm">1 Samuel 9:16</a> To morrow about this time I will send thee a man out of the land of Benjamin, and thou shalt anoint him to be captain over my people Israel, that he may save my people out of the hand of the Philistines: for I have looked upon my people, because their cry is come unto me.<a href="/1_samuel/15-1.htm">1 Samuel 15:1,17</a> Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD… and flee<a href="/1_samuel/16-2.htm">1 Samuel 16:2</a> And Samuel said, How can I go? if Saul hear it, he will kill me. And the LORD said, Take an heifer with thee, and say, I am come to sacrifice to the LORD.<a href="/matthew/2-13.htm">Matthew 2:13</a> And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.<a href="/matthew/10-16.htm">Matthew 10:16</a> Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/1_kings/19-15.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Bottle</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Box</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-11.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/1_samuel/20-38.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-32.htm">Door</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Flask</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-21.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-7.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-21.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-32.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-9.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-26.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-19.htm">Open</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-20.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-3.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-41.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-40.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-20.htm">Run</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Vial</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-9.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-3.htm">Waiting</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">Anoint</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">Anointed</a> <a href="/psalms/33-7.htm">Bottle</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-19.htm">Box</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-12.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/psalms/40-17.htm">Delay</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-10.htm">Door</a> <a href="/jeremiah/19-1.htm">Flask</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-10.htm">Fled</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-12.htm">Flee</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-10.htm">Flight</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">Head</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-20.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">Oil</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-37.htm">Open</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-10.htm">Opened</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-10.htm">Opening</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/34-17.htm">Pour</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Run</a> <a href="/2_kings/14-10.htm">Tarry</a> <a href="/matthew/26-7.htm">Vial</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-28.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-4.htm">Waiting</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>Then take the flask of oil In ancient Israel, anointing with oil was a significant ritual symbolizing the consecration and empowerment of individuals for a specific role or task. The use of a flask indicates a deliberate and prepared act, emphasizing the importance of the mission. Anointing with oil is a recurring biblical theme, seen in the anointing of priests (<a href="/exodus/30-30.htm">Exodus 30:30</a>) and kings (<a href="/1_samuel/16-13.htm">1 Samuel 16:13</a>).pour it on his head The act of pouring oil on the head signifies the transfer of God's Spirit and authority. This physical act represents a spiritual reality, marking the individual as chosen by God. In the case of Jehu, it signifies his divine appointment as king, similar to the anointing of David by Samuel.and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: The phrase underscores the prophetic nature of the act. The anointing is not merely a human decision but a divine mandate. Prophets often prefaced their messages with "This is what the LORD says," affirming that they spoke with God's authority (e.g., <a href="/jeremiah/1-4.htm">Jeremiah 1:4</a>).I anoint you king over Israel.’ This declaration fulfills God's promise and 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 anointing is a pivotal moment in Israel's history, marking a shift in leadership and the execution of divine justice.Then open the door and run. The instruction to open the door and run indicates the urgency and potential danger of the mission. Anointing a new king could incite political unrest or retaliation from the current regime. The prophet's quick departure ensures his safety and underscores the clandestine nature of the act.Do not delay!” The command to not delay highlights the immediacy and importance of the task. It reflects the urgency of God's plan and the need for swift obedience. This mirrors other biblical instances where prompt action is required to fulfill God's purposes (e.g., <a href="/genesis/19-15.htm">Genesis 19:15-17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/e/elisha_the_prophet.htm">Elisha the Prophet</a> A major prophet in Israel who succeeded Elijah. He is known for performing miracles and delivering God's messages. 2. <a href="/topical/j/jehu.htm">Jehu</a> A commander in the army of Israel who is anointed as king over Israel by the instruction of God through Elisha's messenger. 3. <a href="/topical/r/ramoth-gilead.htm">Ramoth-gilead</a> A city in the territory of Gad, east of the Jordan River, where Jehu was stationed when he received the anointing. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_young_prophet.htm">The Young Prophet</a> A disciple of Elisha sent to anoint Jehu as king, demonstrating the continuation of prophetic ministry. 5. <a href="/topical/a/anointing_with_oil.htm">Anointing with Oil</a> A symbolic act representing God's choice and empowerment for leadership, often used in the Old Testament for kings and priests.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_leadership.htm">God's Sovereignty in Leadership</a> God chooses leaders according to His purposes, often in unexpected ways. Trust in His divine plan even when it seems unconventional. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_obedience.htm">The Role of Obedience</a> The young prophet's obedience to Elisha's instructions highlights the importance of following God's commands promptly and faithfully. <a href="/topical/s/symbolism_of_anointing.htm">Symbolism of Anointing</a> Anointing with oil signifies God's empowerment and setting apart for a specific purpose. Reflect on how God has anointed each believer for His service. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_in_god's_commands.htm">Urgency in God's Commands</a> The instruction to "run" and "not delay" emphasizes the urgency and importance of God's mission. Consider the urgency in fulfilling God's call in your life. <a href="/topical/p/prophetic_fulfillment.htm">Prophetic Fulfillment</a> The anointing of Jehu fulfills earlier prophecies, showing that God's word is reliable and will come to pass. Trust in the fulfillment of God's promises.<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>(3) Then.--And (both times).Thus saith the Lord . . . over Israel.--Only the chief part of the message to Jehu is here given, to avoid publicity. (See infra, <a href="/context/2_kings/9-6.htm" title="And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said to him, Thus said the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed you king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.">2Kings 9:6-9</a>.)Over Israel.--Literally, unto Israel, both here and in <a href="/2_kings/9-12.htm" title="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.">2Kings 9:12</a>. But a great number of MSS., and all the versions in both places, read over Israel.Tarry not.--So as to avoid all questioning, and to give greater force to the act.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Then take - rather, and take - the box of oil - rather, the flask of oil - and pour it on his head. Compare the consecration of Aaron to the high-priestly (<a href="/leviticus/8-12.htm">Leviticus 8:12</a>), and of Saul (<a href="/1_samuel/10-1.htm">1 Samuel 10:1</a>) and David (<a href="/1_samuel/16-12.htm">1 Samuel 16:12</a>) to the kingly office. The oil used was the holy anointing oil of the sanctuary (<a href="/exodus/30-25.htm">Exodus 30:25</a>) - τὸ ἅγιον ἔλαιον, as Josephus says. And say, Thus faith the Lord, I have anointed thee king over Israel. This is an abbreviated form of the actual message, which is given in its entirety in vers. 7-10. The writer of Kings avoids all needless repetitions. Then open the door - the conference was to be with closed doors, that no one might either hear or see what took place - and flee, and tarry not. The Divine message delivered, all would have been done that needed to be done. There would be nothing to wait for. So the young man was to depart with the same haste with which he had come. <a href="/commentaries/2_kings/9-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then take וְלָקַחְתָּ֤ (wə·lā·qaḥ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3947.htm">Strong's 3947: </a> To take the flask פַךְ־ (p̄aḵ-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6378.htm">Strong's 6378: </a> A vial, flask of oil, הַשֶּׁ֙מֶן֙ (haš·še·men) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8081.htm">Strong's 8081: </a> Grease, liquid, richness pour וְיָצַקְתָּ֣ (wə·yā·ṣaq·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3332.htm">Strong's 3332: </a> To pour out, to melt, cast as metal, to place firmly, to stiffen, grow hard it on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his head, רֹאשׁ֔וֹ (rō·šōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7218.htm">Strong's 7218: </a> The head and declare, וְאָֽמַרְתָּ֙ (wə·’ā·mar·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say ‘This is what כֹּֽה־ (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.’ יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (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 Then open וּפָתַחְתָּ֥ (ū·p̄ā·ṯaḥ·tā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6605.htm">Strong's 6605: </a> To open wide, to loosen, begin, plough, carve the door הַדֶּ֛לֶת (had·de·leṯ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1817.htm">Strong's 1817: </a> Something swinging, the valve of a, door and run. וְנַ֖סְתָּה (wə·nas·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5127.htm">Strong's 5127: </a> To flit, vanish away Do not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no delay!” תְחַכֶּֽה׃ (ṯə·ḥak·keh) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2442.htm">Strong's 2442: </a> To adhere to, to await <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_kings/9-3.htm">2 Kings 9:3 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-3.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 9:3 Then take the vial of oil (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/9-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 9:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 9:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/9-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 9:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 9:4" /></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>