1. Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria, to the elders who were rulers of Jezreel and to Ahab’s guardians. Jehu wrote:
2. “Since your master’s sons are with you, as well as his chariots, horses, fortified city, and weaponry, when this letter reaches you
3. decide which is the best and the fittest of your master’s sons, place him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.”