³ choose the best and most worthy of your master’s sons and set him upon his father’s throne, and fight for your master.”

⁴ They were terrified and said, “If two kings could not resist him, then how could we resist him?” ⁵ The major-domo of the palace who was in charge of the city, the elders, and the guardians sent to Jehu, saying, “We are your servants. We will do whatever you tell us. We will not appoint anyone as king; we will do as you see fit.”