2 Kings Chapter 9

Jehu Anointed King

Old Testament Unknown Verses 2 Kings

Chapter Summary

Jehu is anointed king and kills Joram and Ahaziah

Key Verses

2 Kings 9:6 2 Kings 9:10 2 Kings 9:24

Scripture Content

And he poured the oil on his head and said to him, 'Thus says the Lord, the God of Israel, I anoint you king over the people of the Lord, over Israel. And the whole house of Ahab shall perish; and I will cut off from Ahab every male, bond or free, in Israel. But Jehu drew his bow with his full strength, and shot Joram between the shoulders, so that the arrow pierced his heart.

Themes & Topics

Anointing Prophecy Judgment Divine Commission