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Text -- 2 Kings 9:1 (NET)

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Jehu Becomes King
9:1 Now Elisha the prophet summoned a member of the prophetic guild and told him, “Tuck your robes into your belt, take this container of olive oil in your hand, and go to Ramoth Gilead.
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Names, People and Places, Dictionary Themes and Topics

Names, People and Places:
 · Elisha a son of Shaphat; a prophet of the 9th century B.C. who succeeded the prophet Elijah,son of Shaphat of Abel-Meholah; successor of the prophet Elijah
 · Ramoth-Gilead a town in Gilead 50-60 km east of Beth-Shan
 · Ramoth-gilead a town in Gilead 50-60 km east of Beth-Shan


Dictionary Themes and Topics: Zeal | VIAL | Sons of the Prophets | Ramoth-gilead | Prophets | Prophet | POTTER; POTTERY | OIL | Jehu | JEHORAM | Enthusiasm | Elisha | Elijah | Church and State | CRUSE | Box | Anointing | more
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Word/Phrase Notes
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Verse Notes / Footnotes
NET Notes , Geneva Bible

Verse Range Notes
TSK Synopsis , MHCC , Matthew Henry , Keil-Delitzsch , Constable , Guzik

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per phrase)

Wesley: 2Ki 9:1 - -- The kings of Israel and Judah were both absent, and Jehu, as it seems, was left in chief command.

The kings of Israel and Judah were both absent, and Jehu, as it seems, was left in chief command.

JFB: 2Ki 9:1 - -- A city of great importance to the Hebrew people, east of Jordan, as a fortress of defense against the Syrians. Jehoram had regained it (2Ki 8:29). But...

A city of great importance to the Hebrew people, east of Jordan, as a fortress of defense against the Syrians. Jehoram had regained it (2Ki 8:29). But the Israelitish army was still encamped there, under the command of Jehu.

JFB: 2Ki 9:1 - -- This errand referred to the last commission given to Elijah in Horeb (1Ki 19:16).

This errand referred to the last commission given to Elijah in Horeb (1Ki 19:16).

JFB: 2Ki 9:1 - -- (See 1Sa 10:1).

(See 1Sa 10:1).

Clarke: 2Ki 9:1 - -- One of the children of the prophets - The Jews say that this was Jonah the prophet, the son of Amittai

One of the children of the prophets - The Jews say that this was Jonah the prophet, the son of Amittai

Clarke: 2Ki 9:1 - -- Gird up thy loins - What thou hast to do requires the utmost despatch.

Gird up thy loins - What thou hast to do requires the utmost despatch.

TSK: 2Ki 9:1 - -- 1Ki 20:35 one : The Jews say that this was Jonah, the prophet, the son of Amittai. the children : 2Ki 4:1, 2Ki 6:1-3 Gird up thy loins : As the upper ...

1Ki 20:35

one : The Jews say that this was Jonah, the prophet, the son of Amittai.

the children : 2Ki 4:1, 2Ki 6:1-3

Gird up thy loins : As the upper garments of the Orientals were long and flowing, it was indispensably necessary to tuck up the skirts with a girdle about their loins, in order to use any expedition in their work or on a journey. 2Ki 4:29; 1Ki 18:46; Jer 1:17; Luk 12:35-37; 1Pe 1:13

box of oil : 1Sa 10:1, 1Sa 16:1; 1Ki 1:39

Ramothgilead : 2Ki 8:28, 2Ki 8:29; Deu 4:1, Deu 4:3; 1Ki 22:4, 1Ki 22:20

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Commentary -- Word/Phrase Notes (per Verse)

Barnes: 2Ki 9:1 - -- Box - Rather, "flask,"or "vial"1Sa 10:1. Oil and ointment were commonly kept in open-mouthed jars, vases, or bottles made of glass, alabaster, ...

Box - Rather, "flask,"or "vial"1Sa 10:1. Oil and ointment were commonly kept in open-mouthed jars, vases, or bottles made of glass, alabaster, or earthen-ware. Many such vessels have been found both in Egypt and Assyria. The "oil"was the holy oil, compounded after the receipt given in Exodus Exo 30:23-25.

Poole: 2Ki 9:1 - -- Gird up thy loins for haste, to take this opportunity when the kings of Israel and Judah were both absent, 2Ki 8:29 , and Jehu, as it seems, was lef...

Gird up thy loins for haste, to take this opportunity when the kings of Israel and Judah were both absent, 2Ki 8:29 , and Jehu, as it seems, was left in chief command. Partly that the work may not be hindered, and partly for the security of thy own person. See 2Ki 9:3 .

Haydock: 2Ki 9:1 - -- One. The Rabbins say Jonas; who at this rate, must have been very young, as he prophesied 50 years afterwards, under Jeroboam II. (Calmet) --- Eli...

One. The Rabbins say Jonas; who at this rate, must have been very young, as he prophesied 50 years afterwards, under Jeroboam II. (Calmet) ---

Eliseus did not go himself, to avoid giving umbrage, and in obedience to God's order. (Menochius)

Gill: 2Ki 9:1 - -- And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets,.... Who the Jews generally say k was Jonah the son of Amittai: and said, gird up...

And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets,.... Who the Jews generally say k was Jonah the son of Amittai:

and said, gird up thy loins; his loose and long garments about his loins, for quicker dispatch in travelling:

and take this box of oil in thine hand; for an use after directed to:

and go to Ramothgilead; where Joram had left his army with his captains, to keep the city from the Syrians.

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Commentary -- Verse Notes / Footnotes

NET Notes: 2Ki 9:1 Or “flask.”

Geneva Bible: 2Ki 9:1 And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said unto him, ( a ) Gird up thy loins, and take this box of oil in thine hand,...

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Commentary -- Verse Range Notes

TSK Synopsis: 2Ki 9:1-37 - --1 Elisha sends a young prophet with instructions to anoint Jehu at Ramoth-gilead.4 The prophet having done his message, flees.11 Jehu, being made king...

MHCC: 2Ki 9:1-10 - --In these and the like events, we must acknowledge the secret working of God, disposing men to fulfil his purposes respecting them. Jehu was anointed k...

Matthew Henry: 2Ki 9:1-10 - -- We have here the anointing of Jehu to be king, who was, at this time, a commander (probably commander-in-chief) of the forces employed at Ramoth-Gil...

Keil-Delitzsch: 2Ki 9:1-10 - -- Anointing of Jehu by Command of Elisha. - While the Israelitish army was at Ramoth, Elisha executed the last of the commissions which Elijah had rec...

Constable: 2Ki 8:25--9:30 - --6. Ahaziah's evil reign in Judah 8:25-9:29 There were two King Ahaziahs as there were two King J...

Constable: 2Ki 9:1-13 - --God's preparation of Jehu 9:1-13 God had told Elijah that he would anoint Jehu (1 Kings ...

Guzik: 2Ki 9:1-37 - --2 Kings 9 - Jehu Takes the Throne of Israel It is indeed a terrible chapter in which the truth of the divine government is written no longer in the ge...

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Introduction / Outline

JFB: 2 Kings (Book Introduction) THE FIRST AND SECOND BOOKS OF KINGS, in the ancient copies of the Hebrew Bible, constitute one book. Various titles have been given them; in the Septu...

JFB: 2 Kings (Outline) MOAB REBELS. (2Ki 1:1) AHAZIAH'S JUDGMENT BY ELIJAH. (2Ki 1:2-8) ELIJAH BRINGS FIRE FROM HEAVEN ON AHAZIAH'S MESSENGERS. (2Ki 1:9-16) AHAZIAH DIES, A...

TSK: 2 Kings (Book Introduction) The events detailed in these books (Kings) are highly interesting and important. The account of the wisdom, magnificence, and extended commerce of So...

TSK: 2 Kings 9 (Chapter Introduction) Overview 2Ki 9:1, Elisha sends a young prophet with instructions to anoint Jehu at Ramoth-gilead; 2Ki 9:4, The prophet having done his message, fl...

Poole: 2 Kings 9 (Chapter Introduction) KINGS CHAPTER 9 Elisha sendeth a young prophet with instructions to anoint Jehu king over Israel; whom he chargeth to destroy the house of Ahab, an...

MHCC: 2 Kings 9 (Chapter Introduction) (2Ki 9:1-10) Elisha sends to anoint Jehu. (2Ki 9:11-15) Jehu and the captains. (2Ki 9:16-29) Joram and Ahaziah slain by Jehu. (2Ki 9:30-37) Jezebel...

Matthew Henry: 2 Kings (Book Introduction) An Exposition, with Practical Observations, of The Second Book of Kings This second book of the Kings (which the Septuagint, numbering from Samuel, ca...

Matthew Henry: 2 Kings 9 (Chapter Introduction) Hazael and Jehu were the men that were designed to be the instruments of God's justice in punishing and destroying the house of Ahab. Elijah was to...

Constable: 2 Kings (Book Introduction) Introduction Second Kings continues the narrative begun in 1 Kings. It opens with the translation of godly Elijah to hea...

Constable: 2 Kings (Outline) Outline (Continued from notes on 1 Kings) 3. Ahaziah's evil reign in Israel -1 Kings 22:51-2...

Constable: 2 Kings 2 Kings Bibliography Ackroyd, Peter R. "An Interpretation of the Babylonian Exile: A Study of 2 Kings 20, Isaia...

Haydock: 2 Kings (Book Introduction) THE FOURTH BOOK OF KINGS. INTRODUCTION. This Book brings us to the conclusion of the kingdom of Israel, (chap. xvii.) and to the captivity of ...

Gill: 2 Kings (Book Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 2 KINGS This, and the preceding book, are properly but one book divided into two parts, because of the size of it, as the book of S...

Gill: 2 Kings 9 (Chapter Introduction) INTRODUCTION TO 2 KINGS 9 In this chapter we are told that one of the sons of the prophets was sent by Elisha to anoint Jehu king of Israel, and to...

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