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2 Kings 9:13 · KJV

"Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king."

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Passage Context

11Then Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord: and one said unto him, Is all well? wherefore came this mad fellow to thee? And he said unto them, Ye know the man, and his communication.
12And they said, It is false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel.
13Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king.
14So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram. (Now Joram had kept Ramoth-gilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria.
15But king Joram was returned to be healed in Jezreel of the wounds which the Syrians had given him, when he fought with Hazael king of Syria.) And Jehu said, If it be your minds, then let none go forth nor escape out of the city to go to tell it in Jezreel.

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Reflection Questions

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How does recognizing leadership change your perspective?

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What does it mean for you to support a leader?

3

When have you felt compelled to act quickly in a situation?

Life Application

leadership

Consider how you can support positive leadership in your community.

action

Identify a situation where you need to take decisive action.

People in This Verse

JehuOT

Jehu was a prophet who delivered God's message of judgment against the house of Baasha. He played a key role in the political and spiritual history of Israel.

First appearance: 1 Kings 16:12

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