2 Kings 10:3

3 Pick the best and most capable of your master's sons and put him on the throne. Prepare to fight for your master's position.

2 Kings 10:3 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 10:3

Look even out the best and meetest of your master's sons
Most fit for government, whether on account of age or proper qualifications, and wisdom, courage

and set him on his father's throne;
proclaim him king:

and fight for your master's house;
that the crown may continue in his family; all which he did not desire might be, but in this sarcastic and sneering manner dares them to do it.

2 Kings 10:3 In-Context

1 Ahab had seventy sons still living in Samaria. Jehu wrote letters addressed to the officers of Jezreel, the city elders, and those in charge of Ahab's sons, and posted them to Samaria.

2 The letters read:

3 Pick the best and most capable of your master's sons and put him on the throne. Prepare to fight for your master's position.

4 They were absolutely terrified at the letter. They said, "Two kings have already been wiped out by him; what hope do we have?"

5 So they sent the warden of the palace, the mayor of the city, the elders, and the guardians to Jehu with this message: "We are your servants. Whatever you say, we'll do. We're not making anyone king here. You're in charge - do what you think best."