Elisha promises that the siege of Samaria will not last; in fact, it will end within 24 hours. God allowed the Syrian army to believe they heard the sounds of chariots and horses from an assumed alliance between Israel and Egypt. They fled and abandoned their camp. The camp was discovered by 4 lepers, who promptly returned to Samaria and told the good news. Indeed, the siege ended without a battle; and the people of Samaria once again had food to eat.
Meanwhile, in Judah, Jehoram began his reign after his father Jehoshaphat. Jehoram was a wicked king; yet God did not destroy Judah because of the great love He had for David - and the promise He had made to David regarding his progeny. Jehoram is soon replaced by Ahaziah.
Elisha is called to anoint Jehu as king over Israel. This is a potential problem, as Joram is currently on the throne. Jehu is anointed and sets out to be the instrument of God's punishment on Ahab's family. Joram, Ahaziah and Jezebel are all put to death at the hand of Jehu.
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