Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - 2 King 9:1 - 9:1

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Jamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - 2 King 9:1 - 9:1


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2Ki 9:1-23. Jehu is anointed.

Ramoth-gilead - a city of great importance to the Hebrew people, east of Jordan, as a fortress of defense against the Syrians. Jehoram had regained it (2Ki 8:29). But the Israelitish army was still encamped there, under the command of Jehu.

Elisha ... called one of the children of the prophets - This errand referred to the last commission given to Elijah in Horeb (1Ki 19:16).

box of oil - (See 1Sa 10:1).