2 Kings 9:14

9:14 Then Jehu son of Jehoshaphat son of Nimshi conspired against Joram.

Jehu the Assassin

Now Joram had been in Ramoth Gilead with the whole Israelite army, ¹  guarding against an invasion by King Hazael of Syria.

2 Kings 9:1

Jehu Becomes King

9:1 Now Elisha the prophet summoned a member of the prophetic guild ²  and told him, “Tuck your robes into your belt, take this container ³  of olive oil in your hand, and go to Ramoth Gilead.

2 Kings 19:16-17

19:16 Pay attention, Lord, and hear! Open your eyes, Lord, and observe! Listen to the message Sennacherib sent and how he taunts the living God! ⁴  19:17 It is true, Lord, that the kings of Assyria have destroyed the nations and their lands.

[9:14]  ¹ tn Heb “he and all Israel.”

[9:1]  ² tn Heb “one of the sons of the prophets.”

[9:1]  ³ tn Or “flask.”

[19:16]  ⁴ tn Heb “Hear the words of Sennacherib which he sent to taunt the living God.”