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God's Sovereign Plan
Commentators emphasize that this event is not a mere political maneuver but the unfolding of God's sovereign plan. Elisha's command initiates God's chosen judgment against the wicked house of Ahab and Jezebel, whose 'iniquity was now full.' This anointing was a direct, divine intervention to preserve a faithful remnant in Israel.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 9:1
18th Century
Theologian
Box - Rather, “flask,” or “vial” (1 Samuel 10:1). Oil and ointment were commonly kept in open-mouthed jars, vases, or bottles ma…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 9:1
19th Century
Bishop
JEHU ANOINTED BY ELISHA’S MESSENGER AS KING OF ISRAEL. HE SLAYS JEHORAM. AHAZIAH AND JEZEBEL. (Compare to [Reference 2 Chronicles …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 9:1
17th Century
Pastor
And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the
prophets
Who the Jews genera…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 9:1–10
17th Century
Minister
In these and similar events, we must acknowledge the secret working of God, disposing people to fulfill His purposes concerning them. Jehu was anoi…