Which king of Israel was anointed by a young prophet at Elisha's command to destroy the house of Ahab?
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Correct answer: Jehu
Jehu was a commander in the army who was anointed to execute judgment on the wicked house of Ahab. He famously drove his chariot 'furiously' and oversaw the deaths of Joram, Ahaziah, and Jezebel.
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