2 Kings 10:3-5

GOD’S WORD Translation

³ choose the best and most honest of your master’s heirs, and put him on Ahab’s throne. Fight for your master’s family.”

⁴ But they panicked. They said, “If two kings couldn’t stand up to him, how can we stand up to him?” ⁵ So the official in charge of the palace, the mayor of the city, the respected leaders, and the guardians sent this message to Jehu: “We are your servants. We’ll do everything you tell us. We won’t make anyone king. Do what you think is best.”