1 The prophet Elisha summoned a man from the company of the prophets and said to him, ‘Tuck your cloak into your belt, take this flask of olive oil with you and go to Ramoth Gilead.
2 When you get there, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go to him, get him away from his companions and take him into an inner room.
3 Then take the flask and pour the oil on his head and declare, “This is what the Lord says: I anoint you king over Israel.” Then open the door and run; don’t delay!’
4 So the young prophet went to Ramoth Gilead.
5 When he arrived, he found the army officers sitting together. ‘I have a message for you, commander,’ he said.‘For which of us?’ asked Jehu.‘For you, commander,’ he replied.