1883 Haydock Douay Rheims Bible
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| II Kings 9:3 | Then taking the little bottle of oil, thou shalt pour it on his head, and shalt say: Thus saith the Lord: I have anointed thee king over Israel. And thou shalt open the door and flee, and shalt not stay there. | Bottle. See 1 Kings 10:1. Elias had received orders to anoint Jehu, 3 Kings 19:16. (Calmet) --- There. The utmost expedition was necessary, that Joram might be surprised, as well as Ochozias, and their devoted families. (Menochius) |