2 Kings 9:1
And Elisha the prophet called one of the children of the prophets, and said unto him, Gird up thy loins, and take this box of oil in thine hand, and go to Ramoth–gilead:
Cross-reference
In 2 Kings 6:1-3, the 'sons of the prophets' are Elisha's disciples; here one is sent to anoint Jehu, showing their role in carrying out prophetic commands.
In 2 Kings 8:28, the war at Ramothgilead is described; here the prophet is sent to that same location — geographical setting links the events.
2 Kings 8:29 sets the scene at Ramoth-gilead where King Joram was wounded — the very place Elisha now sends the young prophet to anoint Jehu.
In 2 Kings 4:29, Elisha sends Gehazi with his staff for a miracle; here he sends a prophet with oil to anoint — both are delegated prophetic acts.
2 Kings 2:3 introduces the sons of the prophets at Bethel — Elisha now calls one of them to anoint Jehu.
In 1 Samuel 10:1, Samuel anoints Saul with oil; here a prophet anoints Jehu — both are prophetic anointings of kings.
In 1 Samuel 16:1, God sends Samuel to anoint David; here Elisha sends a prophet to anoint Jehu — both are divine commissions to anoint a new king.
In Jeremiah 1:17, God tells Jeremiah to gird his loins for prophetic duty; here Elisha uses the same phrase — both are calls to action.
1 Kings 19:16 records God's command to anoint Jehu — Elisha now fulfills that by sending a prophet to anoint him.
2 Chronicles 22:7 explains that Ahaziah's destruction was from God, referencing Jehu's anointing to cut off Ahab's house, giving divine purpose to this mission.
1 Kings 22:4 describes the alliance to fight at Ramoth-gilead — the same city where Elisha now sends the prophet to anoint Jehu.
In 1 Kings 1:39, Zadok anoints Solomon with oil; here a prophet anoints Jehu — both are anointments of kings, though by different offices.
In 1 Kings 18:46, Elijah girds his loins to run; here the same phrase is used for the young prophet — both indicate urgent readiness.
In Luke 12:35-37, Jesus uses 'girded loins' as a metaphor for spiritual readiness; here it's literal — same imagery of preparation.
In 1 Peter 1:13, believers are told to 'gird up the loins of your mind' for spiritual readiness; here literal — both call for alert preparation.