2 Kings 9:14

“So Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi conspired against Joram, etc.] He and the captains with him entered into a confederacy to depose Joram, and set him up as king: now Joram had kept Ramothgilead, he and all Israel, because of Hazael king of Syria; having taken it, he left his army in it, under the command of his captains, of which Jehu was the chief, to keep it from the king of Syria; which gave Jehu a fairer opportunity, having the army at his command, and at a distance from Joram, of forming a conspiracy against him.”

“Joram had kept Ramoth-gilead--rather, "was keeping," guarding, or besieging it, with the greater part of the military force of Israel. The king's wounds had compelled his retirement from the scene of action, and so the troops were left in command of Jehu.”

“Had kept - Rather, “was keeping watch.” The city had been taken: but the war continuing, and there being a danger of the Syrians recovering it, Joram and all Israel (i. e., the whole military force) were guarding the recent conquest, while Hazael threatened it. return to 'Top of Page'”

“9:14-15 led a conspiracy: Because Jezreel, where Joram was recovering from his wounds, lay about forty-five miles away, Jehu’s coup needed to be carried out swiftly and inconspicuously.”

“conspired: Kg2 9:31, Kg2 8:12-15, Kg2 10:9, Kg2 15:30; Kg1 15:27, Kg1 16:7, Kg1 16:9, Kg1 16:16 kept Ramothgilead: Kg2 8:28; Kg1 22:3 4 Kings (2 Kings) 9:15”