Charles Spurgeon's "Morning & Evening" Devotional: June 19th Morning “The Lord is known by the judgment which He executeth.” 2 Kings 9:1-7 , 2 Kings 9:14 , 2 Kings 9:21-26 , 2 Kings 9:30-37 2 Kings 9:1-3 He was not to wait for fee or reward. Those who do the Lord’s business must not be loiterers or saunterers. God’s angels fly swiftly, and God’s prophets must go on his errands with speed. 2 Kings 9:14 He was probably the commander-in-chief and it was no new thing in the history of Israel for such persons to dethrone the monarch. 2 Kings 9:14 Therefore he had left Jehu in command in Ramoth-gilead, and Jehu, having revolted, hastened with all his cavalry to Jezreel, to attack Joram, who lay there sick of wounds received in battle. When Jehu was perceived by the watchmen on the walls of the palace, the king sent messengers who at once deserted to Jehu’s side. The king therefore resolved to confront his rebellious captain, but it was a foolhardy action, and ended in his ...