He anointed kings unto repentance, and he chose the prophets who would follow after him.
You anointed kings to bring retribution and prophets to succeed you.
Who anointedst kings to penance, and madest prophets successors after thee.
You anointed a king to be the instrument of that punishment, and a prophet to take your place.
You anointed kings for retribution, and prophets to succeed after you.
So Elijah appointed kings to punish these enemies, and he appointed prophets to carry on his own work.