2 Kings 9:1 — Now Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets and said to him,… — AMP | maBible
Read 2 Kings 9:1 (Amplified Bible) on maBible, the Bible online. Other reference formats: 2 Kings 9.1, 2 Kings 9v1, 2R. 9:1. Now Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “ Gird up your loins (prepare for action), take this flask of oil in your hand and go to Ramoth…
1 Now Elisha the prophet called one of the sons of the prophets and said to him, “ Gird up your loins (prepare for action), take this flask of oil in your hand and go to Ramoth-gilead.
Notes and references
Gird up your loins, a phrase often found in the Bible, is an urgent call to get ready for immediate action, or it may be a call to prepare for a coming action or event. The phrase is related to the type of clothing worn in ancient times. To keep from impeding the wearer during any vigorous activity…