Then they hasted, and took every man his garment, and put it under him on the top of the stairs, and blew with trumpets, saying, Jehu is king.
Then they quickly grabbed their cloaks and laid them down under him at the top of the steps, and blew trumpets, shouting, 'Jehu is king!'
The officers immediately proclaimed Jehu as their new king by laying their clothes down for him to stand on and announcing it with trumpets.
📚 Historical Context
In the 9th century BC, during the divided kingdom of Israel, God used the prophet Elisha to anoint Jehu, a military commander, as king to execute divine judgment on the corrupt house of Ahab for their idolatry and wickedness. The people showed their support by hastily laying their garments under Jehu's feet on the stairs, a cultural act of homage similar to crowning a leader, and blowing trumpets to publicly declare his kingship. This event marked a pivotal moment in Israel's history, leading to a violent overthrow of the existing monarchy as foretold by God.
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