2 Kings 9:1

Context

Jehu Becomes King

9:1 Now Elisha the prophet summoned a member of the prophetic guild¹ and told him, “Tuck your robes into your belt, take this container² of olive oil in your hand, and go to Ramoth Gilead.

2 Kings 9:6

Context
9:6 So Jehu³ got up and went inside. Then the prophet⁴ poured the olive oil on his head and said to him, “This is what the Lord God of Israel says, ‘I have designated you as king over the Lord’s people Israel.

[9:1] ¹tn Heb “one of the sons of the prophets.”

[9:1] ²tn Or “flask.”

[9:6] ³tn Heb “he”; the referent (Jehu) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[9:6] ⁴tn Heb “he”; the referent (the prophet) has been specified in the translation for clarity.