2 Kings 9:1

Jehu Becomes King

9:1 Now Elisha the prophet summoned a member of the prophetic guild 1  and told him, “Tuck your robes into your belt, take this container 2  of olive oil in your hand, and go to Ramoth Gilead.

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 

1 tn Heb “one of the sons of the prophets.”

2 tn Or “flask.”

3 tn Heb “anointed.”

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