10. Jezebel will not be buried; her body will be eaten by dogs in the territory of Jezreel.’ ” After saying this, the young prophet left the room and fled.
11. Jehu went back to his fellow-officers, who asked him, “Is everything all right? What did that crazy fellow want with you?”“You know what he wanted,” Jehu answered.
12. “No we don't!” they replied. “Tell us what he said!”“He told me that the Lord proclaims: ‘I anoint you king of Israel.’ ”
13. At once Jehu's fellow-officers spread their cloaks at the top of the steps for Jehu to stand on, blew trumpets, and shouted, “Jehu is king!”