2 Kings 9:6

KJV

And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the Lord, even over Israel.

— 2 Kings 9:6, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. Elisha sends a young prophet to anoint Jehu son of Jehoshaphat as king of Israel, commanding him to destroy Ahab's house. Jehu is recognized returning to the chariot, rallies the army's support, and drives furiously to Jezreel. Joram king of …

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Other Translations

ASV

And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, the God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of Jehovah, even over Israel.

YLT

And he riseth and cometh in to the house, and he poureth the oil on his head, and saith to him, `Thus said Jehovah, God of Israel, I have anointed thee for king unto the people of Jehovah, unto Israel,

BBE

And he got up and went into the house; then he put the holy oil on his head and said to him, The Lord, the God of Israel, says, I have made you king over the people of the Lord, over Israel.

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