2 Kings 9:1 (KJV)

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And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets and said unto him Gird up thy loins and take this box of oil in thine hand and go to Ramoth-gilead

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Cross-references

the children. 2Ki 4:1 2Ki 6:1-3

See on 1Ki 20:35

Gird up thy loins.As the upper garments of the Orientals were long and flowing, it was indispensably necessary to tuck up the skirts with a girdle about their loins, in order to use any expedition in their work or on a journey. 2Ki 4:29 1Ki 18:46 Jer 1:17 Lu 12:35-37 1Pe 1:13

box of oil. 1Sa 10:1 1Sa 16:1 1Ki 1:39

Ramoth-gilead. 2Ki 8:28 2Ki 8:29 De 4:1 De 4:3 1Ki 22:4 1Ki 22:20

30 Proud Jezebel is thrown down out of a window, and eaten by dogs. one.The Jews say that this was Jonah, the prophet, the son of Amittai.

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