Flee, and do not delay - The probable purpose of these directions was both to prevent questioning and to make the event more striking.

Then. — And (both times).

Thus saith the Lord ... over Israel. — Only the chief part of the messa…

Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head
When in the chamber together alone:

and say, th…

In these and similar events, we must acknowledge the secret working of God, disposing people to fulfill His purposes concerning them. Jehu was anoi…