New Century Version

2 Kings 9:3-6 New Century Version (NCV)

3. 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!”

4. So the young man, the prophet, went to Ramoth in Gilead.

5. When he arrived, he saw the officers of the army sitting together. He said, “Commander, I have a message for you.”Jehu asked, “For which one of us?”The young man said, “For you, commander.”

6. Jehu got up and went into the house. Then the young prophet poured the olive oil on Jehu’s head and said to him, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel says: ‘I have appointed you king over the Lord’s people Israel.