• Jehu Anointed King (v. 1–13):
  Elisha sends a young prophet to secretly anoint Jehu, a commander in Israel’s army, as king. The prophet declares that Jehu is chosen by God to destroy the house of Ahab and avenge the blood of the prophets and servants of the Lord shed by Jezebel. After the prophet departs, Jehu’s fellow officers at first question him, but when Jehu tells them the message, they quickly proclaim him king.

• Jehu Kills Joram, King of Israel (v. 14–26):
  Jehu immediately acts. King Joram (son of Ahab) and King Ahaziah of Judah are at Jezreel, where Joram is recovering from battle wounds. As Jehu approaches, Joram rides out to meet him and asks if there is peace. Jehu replies that there can be no peace while Jezebel’s idolatry and witchcraft continue. Realizing Jehu’s intent, Joram tries to flee, but Jehu shoots an arrow through his heart. Jehu orders Joram’s body thrown into the field of Naboth, fulfilling Elijah’s prophecy of judgment for Ahab’s family.

• Jehu Wounds Ahaziah, King of Judah (v. 27–29):
  Ahaziah tries to escape but is wounded by Jehu’s men near Ibleam. He flees to Megiddo, where he dies.

• The Death of Jezebel (v. 30–37):
  Jehu then enters Jezreel, where Jezebel awaits him. She paints her eyes and adorns her head, mocking him from a window. Jehu commands her attendants to throw her down, and they do so. Jezebel’s blood splatters on the wall and horses, and Jehu tramples her body. Later, when servants attempt to bury her, they find only her skull, feet, and hands, as dogs have eaten the rest — fulfilling Elijah’s prophecy that Jezebel’s body would be like dung on the field in Jezreel.

Key Themes:

• God’s judgment against Ahab’s house fulfilled.
• Jehu as an instrument of divine justice.
• The certainty of God’s prophetic word (everything Elijah foretold comes to pass).