2 Kings 9:2: Meaning Explained
And when thou comest thither, look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him...
Find a military commander named Jehu among the soldiers. Take him to a private room away from the others.
What’s Happening Here
Elisha's messenger is to locate Jehu, a army commander, and get him alone in a private place. This is secret business.
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Why It Matters
This mission must be kept secret. Getting Jehu alone is important because the message is dangerous.
Did You Know?
Jehu will become a very important king in Israel's history. This anointing ceremony changes his life completely.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 2 Kings 9:2 mean?
Find a military commander named Jehu among the soldiers. Take him to a private room away from the others.
What is the context of 2 Kings 9:2?
Elisha's messenger is to locate Jehu, a army commander, and get him alone in a private place. This is secret business.
Why does 2 Kings 9:2 matter?
This mission must be kept secret. Getting Jehu alone is important because the message is dangerous.
What's a surprising detail about 2 Kings 9:2?
Jehu will become a very important king in Israel's history. This anointing ceremony changes his life completely.
References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Abbott-Smith, G. (1921) A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. [Public Domain]
- Brown, F., Driver, S.R. and Briggs, C.A. (1906) A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press. [Public Domain]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]