When he arrived, he found the army officers sitting together. “Commander, I have a message for you,” he said. “For which one of us?” asked Jehu. “For you, commander,” he replied.
When you get there, look for Jehu. He’s the son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go to Jehu. Get him away from his companions. Take him into an inside room.
Jehu got up and went into the house. Then the prophet poured the oil on Jehu’s head. He announced, “The Lord is the God of Israel. He says, ‘I am anointing you as king over the Lord’s people Israel.
When he came to the place where some statues of gods stood near Gilgal, Ehud went back to Eglon. He said, “Your Majesty, I have a secret message for you.” The king said to his attendants, “Leave us!” And all his attendants left him.