2 Kings 9:2, 2 Kings 9:20 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-10

We have here the anointing of Jehu to be king, who was, at this time, a commander (probably commander-in-chief) of the forces employed at Ramoth-Gilead, 2 Kgs. 9:14. There he was fighting for the king his master, but received orders from a higher king to fight against him. It does not appear that Jehu aimed at the government, or that he ever thought of it, but the commission given him was a perfect surprise to him. Some think that he had been anointed before by Elijah, whom God ordered to do... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 9:2

And when thou comest thither ,.... To Ramothgilead; but from whence he went is uncertain, doubtless where there was a school of the prophets, perhaps that which was erected near Jordan, on the other side of which lay Ramothgilead, 2 Kings 6:1 , look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi ; the same that Elijah was ordered to anoint, but it was deferred till now, a reprieve being granted to Ahab upon his humiliation, 1 Kings 19:16 , and go in, and make him arise up... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-10

Elisha is still the primary figure in the historical drama; but at this point his personality merges in the general account of the kingdom of Israel, which it is one of the objects of the writer to trace from beginning to end. Elisha here performs his last public act, being commissioned, and carrying out his commission, to transfer the kingdom of Israel from the unworthy dynasty of Omri, which on account of its persistent idolatry has fallen under Divine condemnation, to a new dynasty, that of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-10

The anointing of Jehu. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-10

The prophet and the prophet-disciple-the duties of direction and of obedience. The time had come for a great change—a "great revolution," to use the words of Ewald. The first dynasty of Israel which had shown any indications of stability was to be swept away, and another still more stable dynasty was to be established. That the will of God might be seen and recognized in the matter, its initiation was entrusted to the regular expounders of the Divine will—the prophets. Elisha, we may be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37

THE ANOINTING OF JEHU . His MURDER OF JEHORAM AND AHAZIAH . THE DEATH OF JEZEBEL . read more

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

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

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 9:2

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-14

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:1-37

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 9:2

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 2 Kings 9:2-3

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