19:16a You are also to anoint Jehu son of Nimshi as king over Israel

Second Kings 9:2 states that Nimshi was the grandfather of Jehu. The Hebrew word here can mean “descendant” as well as “son.”

And anoint (sing) Jehu the son/grandson of Nimshi ⌊with oil⌋ to be king of Israel.
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You (sing) are also to ⌊go and⌋ pour ⌊sacred⌋ oil on ⌊the head of⌋ Jehu, the descendant/grandson of Nimshi. He will rule as king over Israel.

19:16b and Elisha son of Shaphat from Abel-meholah to succeed you as prophet.

And also anoint Elisha the son of Shaphat from Abel Meholah to be prophet after you.
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And then go and pour ⌊sacred⌋ oil on ⌊the head of⌋ Elisha the son of Shaphat who is from Abel Meholah. He will take your place as ⌊my⌋ prophet.

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