2 Kings 10:3-5

Modern English Version

³ select the best and most fitting of your master’s sons, put him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.”

⁴ But they were extremely afraid and said, “Two kings could not stand before him. How can we stand?”

⁵ So he who was over the house, and he who was over the city, the elders, and the guardians sent word to Jehu, saying, “We are your servants, and everything you say to us we will do. We will not appoint a man king. Do what is good in your eyes.”