2 Kings 9:1-10 - Jehu Anointed Prophetically To Rule In Place Of Joram Of Israel
1 Elisha the prophet called one of the young prophets and said to him: Prepare to go to Ramoth in Gilead. Take this jar of olive oil with you. 2 When you get there look for Jehu, the son of Jehoshaphat and grandson of Nimshi. Take him to a private room away from his companions. 3 Pour this olive oil on his head, and say: 'Jehovah anoints you king of Israel. Then leave there as fast as you can.' 4 The young prophet went to Ramoth.
5 He found the army officers in conference. He said: I have a message for you. Jehu asked: Who are you speaking to? To you, captain. He replied.
6 The two of them went indoors. The prophet poured the olive oil on Jehu's head and said to him: Jehovah, the God of Israel, says: 'I anoint you king of my people Israel. 7 You are to kill your master the king of the house of Ahab. I am punishing Jezebel for murdering my prophets and my other servants. 8 The entire house of Ahab will perish. I will get rid of every male in his family, young and old alike. 9 I will treat his family as I did the families of King Jeroboam son of Nebat and of King Baasha son of Ahijah. 10 Jezebel will not be buried. Dogs in the territory of Jezreel will eat her body.' After saying this, the young prophet opened the door and fled.