1 sn Note how the young prophet greatly expands the message Elisha had given to him. In addition to lengthening the introductory formula (by adding “the God of Israel”) and the official declaration that accompanies the act of anointing (by adding “the
2 tn The words “my chariot” are added for clarification.
3 tn Heb “and he hitched up his chariot.”
4 tn Heb “each in his chariot and they went out.”
5 tn Heb “they found him.”
3 tn Heb “It is the word of the
4 tn Heb “so that they will not say, ‘This is Jezebel.’”