2 Kings 9:3
2 Kings 9:1-3 The Message (MSG)
One day Elisha the prophet ordered a member of the guild of prophets, “Get yourself ready, take a flask of oil, and go to Ramoth Gilead. Look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat son of Nimshi. When you find him, get him away from his companions and take him to a back room. Take your flask of oil and pour it over his head and say, ‘GOD’s word: I anoint you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and get out of there as fast as you can. Don’t wait around.”
2 Kings 9:3 King James Version (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 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Then take the flask of oil and pour it on his head and say, ‘Thus says the LORD, “I have anointed you king over Israel.” ’ Then open the door and flee and do not wait.”
2 Kings 9:3 New Century Version (NCV)
Then take the bottle and pour the oil on Jehu’s head and say, ‘This is what the LORD says: I have appointed you king over Israel.’ Then open the door and run away. Don’t wait!”
2 Kings 9:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
Then take the vial of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith Jehovah, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.
2 Kings 9:3 New International Version (Anglicised) (NIVUK)
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!’
2 Kings 9:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
Then take the flask of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, ‘Thus says the LORD: “I have anointed you king over Israel.” ’ Then open the door and flee, and do not delay.”
2 Kings 9:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Then take the flask of oil and pour it on his head and say, ‘Thus says the LORD: “I have anointed you king over Israel.” ’ Then open the door and flee and do not delay.”