2Ki 9:11 | MHM | STEP | Jehu Proclaimed King This passage describes what happened after Jehu was secretly anointed king by a young prophet. At first, Jehu tried to keep the news to himself, but the other commanders noticed something had happened and questioned him. Their reaction shows how people sometimes look down on God’s messengers, but also how quickly God can change hearts and bring about His plans. Jehu acted wisely, gaining the support of the army and moving quickly to carry out his mission. v. 11 : When Jehu returned to his fellow officers, they asked him, " Why did this mad fellow come to you? " . They called the prophet "mad" because he lived differently from them and was devoted to God. People who do not care about God often mock those who do (1 Peter 4:4; Hosea 9:7 ). At first, Jehu tried to avoid telling them, but when they insisted, he told them the prophet had anointed him king. He trusted God to protect him, even if some might oppose him.

‏ 2 Kings 9:11

Jehu Proclaimed King

This passage describes what happened after Jehu was secretly anointed king by a young prophet. At first, Jehu tried to keep the news to himself, but the other commanders noticed something had happened and questioned him. Their reaction shows how people sometimes look down on God’s messengers, but also how quickly God can change hearts and bring about His plans. Jehu acted wisely, gaining the support of the army and moving quickly to carry out his mission.

v. 11: When Jehu returned to his fellow officers, they asked him, "Why did this mad fellow come to you?" . They called the prophet "mad" because he lived differently from them and was devoted to God. People who do not care about God often mock those who do (1 Peter 4:4; Hosea 9:7 ^a). At first, Jehu tried to avoid telling them, but when they insisted, he told them the prophet had anointed him king. He trusted God to protect him, even if some might oppose him.