2 Kings 9:4

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

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 And when thou comest thither, seek out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in and make him arise up from among his brethren, and carry him to an inner chamber.

3 Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head and say, `Thus saith the LORD: "I have anointed thee king over Israel."' Then open the door and flee, and tarry not."

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

5 And when he came, behold, the captains of the host were sitting; and he said, "I have a message for thee, O captain." And Jehu said, "Unto which of us all?" And he said, "To thee, O captain."

6 And he arose and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head and said unto him, "Thus saith the LORD God of Israel: `I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.