2 Kings 9:4

4 So the young prophet went to Ramoth Gilead.

2 Kings 9:4 in Other Translations

4 So the young man, even the young man the prophet, went to Ramothgilead.

4 So the young man, the servant of the prophet, went to Ramoth-gilead.

4 So the young prophet did as he was told and went to Ramoth-gilead.

4 The young prophet went to Ramoth Gilead.

4 So the young man, even the young man the prophet, went to Ramoth-gilead.

4 The young man, the servant of the prophet, went to Ramoth Gilead.

4 So the young prophet went to Ramoth-gilead.

4 So the young prophet went to Ramoth Gilead.

2 Kings 9:4 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 9:4

So the young man, even the young man the prophet, went to
Ramothgilead.
] It is repeated, that it might be observed that it was a young man that went, who was more fit for this service than Elisha, partly because of his age, and partly because he would be less known; as also his age is remarked, this being a bold and daring action in a young man to anoint a new king, as well as it was honourable; and moreover, he was not only one of the sons of the prophets, but was a prophet himself, though young, and still a more fit person for such a service; though the Targum is, a young man, a disciple of the prophets.

2 Kings 9:4 In-Context

2 When you get there, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go to him, get him away from his companions and take him into an inner room.

3 Then take the flask and pour the oil on his head and declare, ‘This is what the LORD says: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run; don’t delay!”

4 So the young prophet went to Ramoth Gilead.

5 When he arrived, he found the army officers sitting together. “I have a message for you, commander,” he said. “For which of us?” asked Jehu. “For you, commander,” he replied.

6 Jehu got up and went into the house. Then the prophet poured the oil on Jehu’s head and declared, “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘I anoint you king over the LORD’s people Israel.