2 Kings 9:13

The Message

They sprang into action. Each man grabbed his robe; they piled them at the top of the steps for a makeshift throne. Then they blew the trumpet and declared, “Jehu is king!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:10

Then Absalom sent undercover agents to all the tribes of Israel with the message, “When you hear the blast of the ram’s horn trumpet, that’s your signal: Shout, ‘Absalom is king in Hebron!’” Two hundred men went with Absalom from Jerusalem. But they had been called together knowing nothing of the plot and made the trip innocently. While Absalom was offering sacrifices, he managed also to involve Ahithophel the Gilonite, David’s advisor, calling him away from his hometown of Giloh. The conspiracy grew powerful and Absalom’s supporters multiplied.

2 Kings 11:12

Then the priest brought the prince into view, crowned him, handed him the scroll of God’s covenant, and made him king. As they anointed him, everyone applauded and shouted, “Long live the king!”

2 Kings 9:12

“That’s a lie!” they said. “Tell us what’s going on.” He said, “He told me this and this and this—in effect, ‘God’s word: I anoint you king of Israel!’”

Psalm 98:6

Feature trumpets and big trombones, Fill the air with praises to King God.