And they said, It is false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel.
They said, 'That's not true; tell us what really happened.' So he said, 'This is exactly what he told me: The LORD says, I have anointed you to be king over Israel.'
The writer is showing how Jehu's fellow officers pressed him to reveal that a prophet had secretly anointed him as the new king of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
In the 9th century BC, the northern kingdom of Israel was under the rule of the wicked King Joram, who was part of Ahab's dynasty known for idolatry and violence. God had previously spoken through the prophet Elijah, declaring that Jehu would be anointed as king to execute judgment on Ahab's family for their sins. In this verse, Jehu is sharing with his military officers the secret message from the prophet sent by Elisha, confirming his divine appointment as king.
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