Story · 6 · Jehu and Elisha
'Which one of us?'
A prophet's servant bursts into a war council: 'I have a message for you, commander.' 'Which one? We're all commanders.' 'For you!' he says, pointing at Jehu.
Comic timing in a coup story.
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After the secret anointing, the officers spread their cloaks under Jehu's feet, sound the trumpet, and proclaim him king.
Bible reference: 2 Kings 9:4–13
Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 87
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