1. Ahab’s family had 70 sons in Samaria. Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria. He sent them to the officers and elders of Jezreel. He also sent them to the guardians of the sons of Ahab. Jehu said,
2. “You have chariots, horses and a city with strong walls. You also have weapons. When you get this letter,
3. choose the best and most worthy person among your master’s sons. Make him king. Then fight for your master’s family.”