2Ki 9:1-3 | Clarke | STEP | Elisha sends one of the disciples of the prophets to Ramoth-gilead, to anoint Jehu king of Israel, . He acts according to his orders, and informs Jehu that he is to cut off the whole house of Ahab, . Jehu's captains proclaim him king, . He goes again Jezreel; where he finds Joram and Ahaziah king of Judah, who had come to visit him; he slays them both: the former is thrown into the portion of Naboth; the latter, having received a mortal wound, gives to Megiddo, and dies there, and is carried to Jerusalem, and buried in the city of David, . He commands Jezebel to be thrown out of her window; and he treads her under the feet of his horses; and the dogs eat her, according to the word of the Lord, . Verse 1 One of the children of the prophets - The Jews say that this was Jonah the prophet, the son of Amittai. Gird up thy loins - What thou hast to do requires the utmost despatch.

2 Kings 9:1-3

Introduction

Elisha sends one of the disciples of the prophets to Ramoth-gilead, to anoint Jehu king of Israel, 2Kgs 9:1-3. He acts according to his orders, and informs Jehu that he is to cut off the whole house of Ahab, 2Kgs 9:4-10. Jehu's captains proclaim him king, 2Kgs 9:11-14. He goes again Jezreel; where he finds Joram and Ahaziah king of Judah, who had come to visit him; he slays them both: the former is thrown into the portion of Naboth; the latter, having received a mortal wound, gives to Megiddo, and dies there, and is carried to Jerusalem, and buried in the city of David, 2Kgs 9:15-29. He commands Jezebel to be thrown out of her window; and he treads her under the feet of his horses; and the dogs eat her, according to the word of the Lord, 2Kgs 9:30-37.

Verse 1

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

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