Jamieson, Fausset and Brown on 2 Kings 9:1

CHAPTER 9

2Ki 9:1-23. Jehu Is Anointed.

1. Ramoth-gilead--a city of great importance to the Hebrew people, east of Jordan, as a fortress of defense against the Syrians. Jehoram had regained it (2Ki 8:29). But the Israelitish army was still encamped there, under the command of Jehu.

Elisha ... called one of the children of the prophets--This errand referred to the last commission given to Elijah in Horeb (1Ki 19:16).

box of oil--(See 1Sa 10:1).