Bible Strands
2 Kings 9:5
and when he arrived, the army commanders were sitting there. “I have a message for you, commander,” he said. “For which of us?” asked Jehu. “For you, commander,” he replied.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The young prophet arrives at Ramoth-gilead where army commanders are seated and announces a message specifically for Jehu. Jehu initially questions whether the address concerns him or another officer before the prophet confirms it is directed at him.
The words — The prophet declares דָּבָר (da.Var), meaning "a word" or "message," to אֵלֶ֖י/ךָ ('e.Lei./kha), meaning "to you," establishing a direct royal commission.
The thread — This formulaic announcement parallels Ehud’s delivery of a private message to King Eglon in Judges 3:19.
Why it lands — The text records a precise verbal exchange that isolates Jehu for a divine appointment without offering commentary or application. It requires the reader to recognize how a simple declaration of address initiates a prophetic act of royal succession.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
And when he came, behold, the captains of the host were sitting; and he said, I have an errand to thee, O captain. And Jehu said, Unto which of all us? And he said, To thee, O captain.
Cross-references
- Judges 3:19 But upon reaching the idols near Gilgal, he himself turned back and said, “I have a secret message for you, O king.” “Silence,” said the king, and all his attendants left him.