Revised Literal Translation
2 Kings 9:1
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:
2 Kings 9:1 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And 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:
- New International Version (NIV)The prophet Elisha summoned a man from the company of the prophets and said to him, “Tuck your cloak into your belt, take this flask of olive oil with you and go to Ramoth Gilead.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Then Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, "Tie up your garments, and take this flask of oil in your hand, and go to Ramoth-gilead.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets, and said to him, “Get yourself ready, take this flask of oil in your hand, and go to Ramoth Gilead.
Context of 2 Kings 9:1
And 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 Yhwh, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.
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וֶאֱלִישָׁע֙ הַנָּבִ֔יא קָרָ֕א לְאַחַ֖ד מִבְּנֵ֣י הַנְּבִיאִ֑ים וַיֹּ֨אמֶר ל֜וֹ חֲגֹ֣ר מָתְנֶ֗יךָ וְ֠קַח פַּ֣ךְ הַשֶּׁ֤מֶן הַזֶּה֙ בְּיָדֶ֔ךָ וְלֵ֖ךְ רָמֹ֥ת גִּלְעָֽד׃Read the interlinear
- And Elishaאֱלִישָׁע'ĕlîyshâ‛ · ElishaH477
- the prophetנָבִיאnâbîy' · prophetH5030
- calledקָרָאqârâ' · to call: call toH7121
- oneאֶחָד'echâd · oneH259
- of the childrenבֵּןbên · son: childH1121
- and saidאָמַר'âmar · to sayH559
- unto him, Gird upחָגַרchâgar · to girdH2296
- thy loinsמׇתְנַ֫יִםmôthen · loinH4975
- and takeלָקַחlâqach · to take: takeH3947
- this boxפַּךְpak · vialH6378
- of oilשֶׁ֫מֶןshemen · oilH8081
- in thine handיָדyâd · handH3027
- and goיָלַךְyâlak · to walkH3212
- to Ramoth–gileadגִּלְעָדgil‛âd · (Ramoth)-gileadH1568
- to Ramoth–gileadרָמֹתrâmôth gil‛âd râmôth gil‛âd · Ramoth (Gilead)H7433
Cross-references for 2 Kings 9:1
- 2 Kings 4:1Now there cried a certain woman of the wives of the sons of the prophets unto Elisha, saying, Thy servant my husband is dead; and thou knowest that thy servant did fear Yhwh: and the creditor is come to take unto him my two sons to be bondmen.
- 2 Kings 6:1And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.
- 1 Kings 20:35And a certain man of the sons of the prophets said unto his neighbour in the word of Yhwh, Smite me, I pray thee. And the man refused to smite him.
- 2 Kings 4:29Then he said to Gehazi, Gird up thy loins, and take my staff in thine hand, and go thy way: if thou meet any man, salute him not; and if any salute thee, answer him not again: and lay my staff upon the face of the child.
- 1 Kings 18:46And the hand of Yhwh was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.
- Jeremiah 1:17Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them.
- Luke 12:35Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;
- 1 Peter 1:13Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
- 1 Samuel 10:1Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because Yhwh hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?
- 1 Samuel 16:1And Yhwh said unto Samuel, How long wilt thou mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? fill thine horn with oil, and go, I will send thee to Jesse the Beth–lehemite: for I have provided me a king among his sons.
- 1 Kings 1:39And Zadok the priest took an horn of oil out of the tabernacle, and anointed Solomon. And they blew the trumpet; and all the people said, God save king Solomon.
- 2 Kings 8:28And he went with Joram the son of Ahab to the war against Hazael king of Syria in Ramoth–gilead; and the Syrians wounded Joram.
- Deuteronomy 4:1Now therefore hearken, O Israel, unto the statutes and unto the judgments, which I teach you, for to do them, that ye may live, and go in and possess the land which Yhwh God of your fathers giveth you.
- 1 Kings 22:4And he said unto Jehoshaphat, Wilt thou go with me to battle to Ramoth–gilead? And Jehoshaphat said to the king of Israel, I am as thou art, my people as thy people, my horses as thy horses.
Commentaries on 2 Kings 9:1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 1One of the children of the prophets - The Jews say that this was Jonah the prophet, the son of Amittai. Gird up thy loins - What thou hast to do requires the utmost despatch.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 1Box - Rather, “flask,” or “vial” 1 Samuel 10:1. Oil and ointment were commonly kept in open-mouthed jars, vases, or bottles made of glass, alabaster, or earthen-ware. Many such vessels have been found both in Egypt and Assyria. The “oil” was the holy oil, compounded after the receipt given in Exodus Exodus 30:23-25.Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 1Elisha sends to anoint Jehu. (1-10) Jehu and the captains. (11-15) Joram and Ahaziah slain by Jehu. (16-29) Jezebel eaten by dogs. (30-37) Verses 1-10 In these and the like events, we must acknowledge the secret working of God, disposing men to fulfil his purposes respecting them. Jehu was anointed king over Israel, by the Lord's special choice. The Lord still had a remnant of his people, and would yet preserve his worship among them. Of this Jehu was…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 1-3Jehu received a prophetic endorsement to become king, but this did not mean approval of all his actions. However, he did have a divine command to punish the house of Ahab for their wickedness and idolatry (2 Kings 9:8–10).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1-232Ki 9:1-23. Jehu Is Anointed. 1. Ramoth-gilead--a city of great importance to the Hebrew people, east of Jordan, as a fortress of defense against the Syrians. Jehoram had regained it (2Ki 8:29). But the Israelitish army was still encamped there, under the command of Jehu. Elisha ... called one of the children of the prophets--This errand referred to the last commission given to Elijah in Horeb (1Ki 19:16). box of oil--(See 1Sa 10:1).Read the comment
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Commentaries on 2 Kings 9
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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