2 Kings 9:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Kings 9:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Kings 9:3 is a verse from the book of 2 Kings in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Kings 9:3 — KJV
“Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.”
— 2 Kings 9:3 (KJV)
2 Kings 9:3 in Context — About the Book of 2 Kings
2 Kings races through the divided kingdom's final centuries — Elisha's double-portion miracles, kings good and evil, and finally exile to Assyria and Babylon. Yet miracles keep breaking in: floating axe heads, healed lepers, resurrection. God stays powerfully present even in national decline.
Cross-References for 2 Kings 9:3
“And he arose, and went into the house; and he poured the oil on his head, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I have anointed thee king over the people of the LORD, even over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 9:3: oil, pour, head
“And say unto them, Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will send and take Nebuchadrezzar the king of Babylon, my servant, and will set his throne upon these stones that I have hid; and he shall spread his royal pavilion over them.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 9:3: take, say, thus
“And they said, It is false; tell us now. And he said, Thus and thus spake he to me, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel.”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 9:3: say, thus, saith
“Then Samuel took a vial of oil, and poured it upon his head, and kissed him, and said, Is it not because the LORD hath anointed thee to be captain over his inheritance?”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 9:3: then, oil, pour
“And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;”
Shares key themes with 2 Kings 9:3: thus, saith, lord
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