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

Other Translations of 2 Kings 9:4

New International Version

4 So the young prophet went to Ramoth Gilead.

English Standard Version

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

The Message

4 The young prophet went to Ramoth Gilead.

New King James Version

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

New Living Translation

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

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 9:4

Commentary on 2 Kings 9:1-10

(Read 2 Kings 9:1-10)

In these and the like events, we must acknowledge the secret working of God, disposing men to fulfil his purposes respecting them. Jehu was anointed king over Israel, by the Lord's special choice. The Lord still had a remnant of his people, and would yet preserve his worship among them. Of this Jehu was reminded. He was commanded to destroy the house of Ahab, and, as far as he acted in obedience to God, and upon right principles, he needed not to regard reproach or opposition. The murder of God's prophets is strongly noticed. Jezebel persisted in idolatry and enmity to Jehovah and his servants, and her iniquity was now full.