2 Kings 6:6

6:6 The prophet ¹  asked, “Where did it drop in?” When he showed him the spot, Elisha ²  cut off a branch, threw it in at that spot, and made the ax head float.

2 Kings 9:3

9:3 Take the container of olive oil, pour it over his head, and say, ‘This is what the Lord says, “I have designated ³  you as king over Israel.”’ Then open the door and run away quickly!” ⁴ 

2 Kings 11:12

11:12 Jehoiada ⁵  led out the king’s son and placed on him the crown and the royal insignia. ⁶  They proclaimed him king and poured olive oil on his head. ⁷  They clapped their hands and cried out, “Long live the king!”

2 Kings 14:10

14:10 You thoroughly defeated Edom ⁸  and it has gone to your head! ⁹  Gloat over your success, ¹⁰  but stay in your palace. Why bring calamity on yourself? Why bring down yourself and Judah along with you?” ¹¹ 

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¹ tn Heb “man of God” (also in v. 9).

² tn Heb “he”; the referent (Elisha) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

³ tn Heb “anointed.”

⁴ tn Heb “and open the door and run away and do not delay.”

⁵ tn Heb “he”; the referent (Jehoiada) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

⁶ tn The Hebrew term עֵדוּת (’edut) normally means “witness” or “testimony.” Here it probably refers to some tangible symbol of kingship, perhaps a piece of jewelry such as an amulet or neck chain. See the discussion in M. Cogan and H. Tadmor, II Kings (AB), 128. Some suggest that a document is in view, perhaps a copy of the royal protocol or of the stipulations of the Davidic covenant. See HALOT 790-91 s.v. עֵדוּת.

⁷ tn Or “they made him king and anointed him.”

⁸ tn Or “you have indeed defeated Edom.”

⁹ tn Heb “and your heart has lifted you up.”

¹⁰ tn Heb “be glorified.”

¹¹ tn Heb “Why get involved in calamity and fall, you and Judah with you?”