2Ki 9:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for 2Kgs 9:1-37: 9:1-37 The writer recaps Jehu’s coup that instituted the fourth dynasty in Israel in four phases: (1) Elisha sent a member of the prophetic band to the army camp at Ramoth-gilead to anoint Jehu as the next king of Israel (9:1-10 ); (2) Jehu’s men learned of the prophet’s visit to their commander and proclaimed Jehu as king (9:11-15 ); (3) Both Joram and King Ahaziah of Judah were killed (9:16-29 ); and (4) Jezebel was killed (9:30-37 ). Summary for 2Kgs 9:1-3: 9:1-3 Although Jehu received prophetic endorsement of his kingship, his anointing did not signify approval of all his subsequent actions. It did, however, carry a divine charge to execute the house of Ahab as punishment for his wickedness and idolatry (9:8-10 ).

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‏ 2 Kings 9:1

Summary for 2Kgs 9:1-37: 9:1-37 ^a The writer recaps Jehu’s coup that instituted the fourth dynasty in Israel in four phases: (1) Elisha sent a member of the prophetic band to the army camp at Ramoth-gilead to anoint Jehu as the next king of Israel (9:1-10 ^b); (2) Jehu’s men learned of the prophet’s visit to their commander and proclaimed Jehu as king (9:11-15 ^c); (3) Both Joram and King Ahaziah of Judah were killed (9:16-29 ^d); and (4) Jezebel was killed (9:30-37 ^e).
Summary for 2Kgs 9:1-3: 9:1-3 ^f Although Jehu received prophetic endorsement of his kingship, his anointing did not signify approval of all his subsequent actions. It did, however, carry a divine charge to execute the house of Ahab as punishment for his wickedness and idolatry (9:8-10 ^g).