John Gill Commentary 2 Kings 9:1

"And Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets, and said unto him, Gird up thy loins, and take this vial of oil in thy hand, and go to Ramoth-gilead." — 2 Kings 9:1 (ASV)

And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the
prophets
Who the Jews generally say ^F11 was Jonah the son of Amittai:

and said, gird up your loins ;
his loose and long garments about his loins, for quicker dispatch in travelling:

and take this box of oil in your hand ;
for an use after directed to:

and go to Ramothgilead ;
where Joram had left his army with his captains, to keep the city from the Syrians.

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FOOTNOTES:

• F11: Seder Olam Rabba, c. 18. p. 47.