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13 All the men quickly took off their coats and placed them before Jehu on the steps. They sounded the trumpet.

Commanders: Jehu is now Israel’s king!

14 Jehu (son of Jehoshaphat, Nimshi’s son) began plotting against Joram. The entire community of Israel with Joram was defending Ramoth-gilead against Hazael (Aram’s king); but if you remember, 15 King Joram had gone to Jezreel to wait for his injuries to heal—the injuries the Arameans had given him while he was fighting against Aram’s king, Hazael.

Jehu: If you really want me to be king, then do not let anyone leave this city to spread this news in Jezreel.

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