2 Kings 9:2 · KJV
"And when thou comest thither, look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him arise up from among his brethren, and carry him to an inner chamber;"
King James Version
What does 2 Kings 9:2 mean? →Passage Context
1And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said unto him, Gird up thy loins, and take this box of oil in thine hand, and go to Ramoth-gilead:
2And when thou comest thither, look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him arise up from among his brethren, and carry him to an inner chamber;
3Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.
4So the young man, even the young man the prophet, went to Ramoth-gilead.
Reflection Questions
1
What does it mean for you to answer a calling in your life?
2
How do you respond to tasks that seem daunting or challenging?
3
When have you felt prompted to take action for a greater purpose?
Life Application
calling
Reflect on your own calling and consider how you can fulfill it in your daily life.
courage
Take a step of faith towards a challenge you feel called to address.
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
Connection to Jesus
typology
Jehu's anointing as king serves as a type of Jesus' anointing and kingship.
See also: Luke 4:18
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