2 Kings 9:20

Translations

Modern

Again the watchman reported, “He reached them, but he is not coming back. And the charioteer is driving like Jehu son of Nimshi—he is driving like a madman!”

Traditional

And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously.

Literal

And the watchman declared, saying, “He went up even to them and is not coming back. And the driving is like the driving of Jehu son of Nimshi, for he drives with madness!”

Latin

Nuntiavit autem speculator, dicens: Venit usque ad eos, et non revertitur: est autem incessus quasi incessus Jehu filii Namsi, præceps enim graditur.

Original

Hebrew

English

Again the watchman reported, “He reached them, but he is not coming back. And the charioteer is driving like Jehu son of Nimshi—he is driving like a madman!”

Notes

2 Kings 9:1–37

The writer summarizes Jehu's takeover, which started Israel's fourth dynasty, in four steps:

Elisha sent a prophet to the army camp at Ramoth-gilead to anoint Jehu as Israel's next king (2 Kings 9:1–10).
Jehu's soldiers learned about the prophet's visit and declared Jehu king (2 Kings 9:11–15).
Both Joram and King Ahaziah of Judah were killed (2 Kings 9:16–29).
Jezebel was killed (2 Kings 9:30–37).

Theme notes and profiles

Jezebel

Events

Reign of Jehu

Related verses

2 Samuel 18:27
The watchman said, “The first man appears to me to be running like Ahimaaz son of Zadok.” “This is a good man,” said the king. “He comes with good news.”
Habakkuk 1:6
For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own.
Habakkuk 3:12
You marched across the earth with fury; You threshed the nations in wrath.
1 Kings 19:17
Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu.
Ecclesiastes 9:10
Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
Daniel 11:44
But news from the east and the north will alarm him, and he will go out with great fury to destroy many and devote them to destruction.
Isaiah 54:16
Behold, I have created the craftsman who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its task; and I have created the destroyer to wreak havoc.
2 Kings 10:16
…saying, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD!” So he had him ride in his chariot.

Parallels

2 Chronicles 22:8–9

People

Jehu: Son of Jehoshaphat, king of Israel, destroyed Ahab's dynasty Nimshi: Grandfather of Jehu

Glossary

Ahaziah Black Obelisk Elisha Jehoram Jehu Jezebel Kings, Books of First and Second Nimshi Watchman

Topics

Ahaziah: King of Judah--Called Azariah and Jehoahaz: History of Chariots: Sometimes Driven by the Owners Chariots: Sometimes Driven Furiously Church and State: Ecclesiastical Power Superior to Civil: Withdraws Support and Anoints a Successor Conspiracy of Jehu Decision: Jehu Driving: Rapid, by Jehu Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel: Religious Zeal of, in Killing Idolaters Jezreel: A City of the Tribe of Issachar: Jehu Kills King Ahab, his Wife, and Friends At Joram: Also Called Jehoram: Killed by Jehu Kings: Who Reigned Over Judah: Ahaziah Nimshi: Father of Jehu Usurpation of Political Functions by Jehu Watchmen in Time of Danger: Reported the Approach of all Strangers

2 Kings 9:20

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