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2 Kings 9 · Grade 4

The Word of Elijah Fulfilled

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Elisha sent one of the sons of the prophets with a flask of oil to Ramoth Gilead. He took Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, into an inner room and poured oil on his head. He announced that the Lord had anointed him king over Israel to strike the house of Ahab and avenge the blood of the prophets Jezebel had shed. Then he opened the door and fled.

Jehu's fellow officers spread their garments under him on the bare steps, blew the trumpet, and proclaimed that Jehu was king. Jehu raced to Jezreel, where Joram lay recovering from wounds, and Ahaziah of Judah was visiting. The watchman reported that the driving was like the driving of Jehu, for he drove furiously. Joram asked if it was peace. Jehu said there could be no peace while the sins of Jezebel were so many.

Jehu shot Joram with an arrow, and his body was cast on Naboth's field, fulfilling God's word about Naboth's blood. Ahaziah fled but was struck down and died at Megiddo. Jezebel painted her eyes and looked out a window, taunting Jehu. He called for anyone on his side, and servants threw her down. She died, and when they went to bury her, little remained. Jehu said this was the word the Lord spoke by Elijah.

Show What You Know

  1. What did the young prophet do after anointing Jehu?

  2. Why did Jehu say there could be no peace?

  3. Where was Joram's body cast?

  4. Where did Ahaziah die?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

kingJehuJoramoilJezreel
  1. Elisha sent one of the sons of the prophets with a flask of to Ramoth Gilead.
  2. He took son of Jehoshaphat, son of Nimshi, into an inner room and poured oil on his head.
  3. He announced that the Lord had anointed him over Israel to strike the house of Ahab and avenge the blood of the prophets Jezebel had shed.
  4. Jehu raced to , where Joram lay recovering from wounds, and Ahaziah of Judah was visiting.
  5. asked if it was peace.

Think About It

  1. Elijah's warning came true years later. What does this teach you about God's word?

  2. God saw Naboth's suffering and did not forget it. How does it comfort you that God sees injustice?

Memory Verse

He arose, and went into the house. Then he poured the oil on his head, and said to him, “Yahweh, the God of Israel, says, ‘I have anointed you king over the people of Yahweh, even over Israel.

2 Kings 9:6 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for Your true word. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why is it important to finish a hard job God gives you?
  • How can you stay faithful when you are given power?

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