The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37
THE ANOINTING OF JEHU . His MURDER OF JEHORAM AND AHAZIAH . THE DEATH OF JEZEBEL . read more
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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37
The deaths of Jehoram and Jezebel; or, the Divine law of retribution. King Jehoram was lying sick at Jezreel of the wounds he had received in battle from the Syrians. Ahaziah King of Judah had come down to visit him, and, as they conversed together, the watchman upon the city wall brought tidings of an armed company approaching. Jehu, at the head of them, was by-and-by recognized by his furious driving. He had already been proclaimed king in Ramoth-Gilead, but Jehoram knew nothing of this.... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:2
And when thou comest thither, look out Share Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi. Jehu had been in a high position under Ahab ( 2 Kings 9:25 ), and had been pointed out to Elijah, by Divine revelation, as the future King of Israel ( 1 Kings 19:16 ). Elijah had been bidden to anoint him king, but apparently had neglected to do so, or rather had devolved the task upon his successor. Meantime Jehu served as a soldier under Ahaziah and Jehoram, Ahab's sons, and attained such... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:3
Then take —rather, and take— the box of oil —rather, the flask of oil— and pour it on his head. Compare the consecration of Aaron to the high-priestly (Le 2 Kings 8:12 ), and of Saul ( 1 Samuel 10:1 ) and David ( 1 Samuel 16:12 ) to the kingly office. The oil used was the holy anointing oil of the sanctuary ( Exodus 30:25 )— τὸ ἅγιον ἔλαιον , as Josephus says. And say, Thus faith the Lord, I have anointed thee king over Israel. This is an abbreviated form of the... read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 9:1
Box - Rather, “flask,” or “vial” 1 Samuel 10:1. Oil and ointment were commonly kept in open-mouthed jars, vases, or bottles made of glass, alabaster, or earthen-ware. Many such vessels have been found both in Egypt and Assyria. The “oil” was the holy oil, compounded after the receipt given in Exodus Exodus 30:23-25. read more
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 9:3
Flee, and tarry not - The probable object of these directions was at once to prevent questioning, and to render the whole thing more striking. read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 9:1
2 Kings 9:1. And Elisha the prophet called, &c. The Prophet Elijah was commanded to anoint Jehu about twelve years before this time; but, because of Ahab’s humiliation, the execution of the judgment pronounced upon him and his family was deferred. The office of anointing Jehu therefore, it seems, was left to be performed by Elisha; who did not go himself, either because he was grown old and unfit for such a journey, or because he was a person too well known to be employed in an affair... read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 9:2-3
2 Kings 9:2-3. Make him arise up from among his brethren From the other officers of the army, 2 Kings 9:5. Carry him to an inner chamber This he orders, partly that the work might not be hindered, and partly for the security of the young prophet’s own person. And say, Thus saith the Lord, I have anointed &c. This was not the whole message he was to deliver: but the rest of it is particularly declared 2 Kings 9:7-10, and is to be understood here. “According to the Jews, none of the... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-10
8:16-12:21 REMOVAL OF JEZEBEL’S BAALISMJezebel’s Baalism spreads to Judah (8:16-9:10)The writer now returns to his historical account of the kings of Judah and Israel. Jehoshaphat’s son Jehoram, who was married to Athaliah the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, became king of Judah after his father’s death. Through Athaliah, Jezebel’s Baalism spread to Judah. Jehoram made sure that no one challenged his right to do as he pleased by killing all likely rivals. Because of this and his support for... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-14
Jehu made king. The word of the Lord to Elijah, that Jehu should be anointed king ( 1 Kings 19:16 ), was now to be fulfilled. The delay in the fulfillment is perhaps to be attributed to Ahab's repentance ( 1 Kings 21:29 ). God bore long with this wicked house, and did not cut it off till the cup of its iniquity was full. The execution of God's threatenings may be long postponed, but, like his promises, his threatenings never fail in the end to be fulfilled ( 2 Peter 3:9 ). I. THE ... read more