G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 9:1-37
The hour had come to carry out the sentence of God on the house of Ahab. The prophet sent one of the sons of the prophets to anoint Jehu. This Jehu, as his history reveals, was a fitting instrument for swift and relentless judgment. He was a furious driver, which was symbolic of his character. He halted at nothing, but swept like a whirlwind from point to point until the things he desired were accomplished. This is startlingly manifest in this chapter. On tde way, having been anointed... read more
F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-13
the Avenger of Blood Anointed 2 Kings 9:1-13 Youth is always being called upon to gird up its loins, and dare to fulfill its commissions without fear of man. We are not to tarry to hear what men say of us. The King’s business requires haste. Do your work and flee, before the world can scare you by its threats or cajole you by its blandishments. You have one Master, one errand: do it, and get back into His presence! God has His appointed instruments to carry out His plans, 1 Kings 19:17 . The... read more