KJV ORIGINAL
Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then take the bottle of oil and pour it on his head, and say, 'This is what the LORD says: I have anointed you as king over Israel.' Then open the door and run away quickly—don't wait around.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving specific instructions through a prophet to secretly anoint a new king and then escape immediately to avoid danger.
📚 Historical Context
This instruction was given by the prophet Elisha to a young prophet who was to anoint Jehu as king of Israel. This was during a time of great political turmoil and wickedness under King Joram's rule. The secretive nature and command to flee immediately shows how dangerous it was to oppose the current corrupt monarchy.
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