2 Kings 9:1-15
A long time before, on mount Horeb, the LORD had designated Jehu to Elijah, as the successor to Ahab (1 Kings 19:16). But God never hurries when it is a question of judgment. It is only when all other resources of His grace are exhausted that He decides to act. Elisha is not the one himself to anoint this new king as the dispenser of justice, precisely because he is the prophet of grace. A young man from among the sons of the prophets is chosen for this task. This shows that even an important service may be entrusted by the Lord to a young man. The service in question was to present himself at the staff headquarters of the army of Israel, in the garrison at Ramoth-gilead, and to pour the royal anointing oil on the head of Jehu, who was probably the commander in chief. Was this not enough greatly to intimidate this young prophet? But when we obey God, we can count on His help in the most difficult situations. V. 7 shows us that God does not forget the sufferings of His own people. How much more reason for Him to remember the blood of His Son, put to death by guilty men.
Chosen by the LORD, acknowledged by his officers, the new king goes into action immediately, without wasting a moment.