OLD TESTAMENT

2 Kings 9:3

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Then take the vial of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, ‘The LORD says, “I have anointed you king over Israel.”’ Then open the door, flee, and don’t wait.”

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Verse 3. Bottle. See 1 Kennicott. 10:1. Elias had received orders to anoint Jehu, 3 Kennicott. 19:16. Calmet.—There. The utmost expedition was necessary, that Joram might be surprised, as well as Ochozias, and their devoted families. Menochius.

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