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The driving is like that of Jehu son of Nimshi—he drives like a maniac.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_kings/9.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />The watchman exclaimed, “The messenger has met them, but he isn’t returning either! It must be Jehu son of Nimshi, for he’s driving like a madman.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/9.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Again the watchman reported, “He reached them, but he is not coming back. And the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />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!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/9.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again: and the driving <i>is</i> like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/9.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So the watchman reported, saying, “He went up to them and is not coming back; and the driving <i>is</i> like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously!”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And the watchman reported, “He came up to them, but he did not return; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/9.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />The watchman reported, &#8220He came even to them, and he did not return; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And the watchman reported, “He came even to them, and he did not return; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And the watchman declared saying, “He came up to them, but he did not return; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives in madness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And the watchman reported, “He approached them, but he has not returned; and the driving [of the chariot] is like that of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again the watchman reported, “He reached them but hasn’t started back. Also, the driving is like that of Jehu son of Nimshi —he drives like a madman.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Again the watchman reported, &#8220He reached them but hasn&#8217t started back. Also, the driving is like that of Jehu son of Nimshi—he drives like a madman."&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/9.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not back: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />The guard in the watchtower said, "Your Majesty, the rider got there, but he isn't coming back either. Wait a minute! That one man is a reckless chariot driver--it must be Jehu!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/9.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So the watchman announced, "He has reached them, but he isn't coming back. The troop's leader is driving like a lunatic, like Jehu, grandson of Nimshi."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/9.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Once more the guard reported that the messenger had reached the group but was not returning. And he added, "The leader of the group is driving his chariot like a madman, just like Jehu!" <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/9.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />The watchman reported to Joram, "He arrived there, but he hasn't returned. Also, he drives like Nimshi's son Jehu drives—irrationally!"<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />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!?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/9.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The watchman reported, "He reached them, but hasn't started back. The one who drives the lead chariot drives like Jehu son of Nimshi; he drives recklessly."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />The watchman said, "He came to them, and isn't coming back. The driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he drives furiously."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the watchman told, saying, He came even to them, and doth not return? and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/9.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />The watchman said, “He came to them, and isn’t coming back. The driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi, for he drives furiously.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And the watchman declares, saying, “He came to them, and he has not returned, and the driving [is] like the driving of Jehu son of Nimshi, for he drives with madness.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And the watchman declareth, saying, 'He came unto them, and he hath not returned, and the driving is like the driving of Jehu son of Nimshi, for with madness he driveth.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he watching will announce, saying, He came even to them and turned not back: and the driving as the driving of Jehu son of Nimshi, for he will drive in madness.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And the watchman told, saying: He came even to them, but returneth not: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Namsi, for he drives furiously. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Then the watchman gave a report, saying: “He went all the way to them, but he did not return. But their advance is like the advance of Jehu, the son of Nimshi. For he advances precipitously.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/9.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />The watchman reported, “He has reached them, but is not returning. The driving is like that of Jehu, son of Nimshi; he drives like a madman.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Again the sentinel reported, “He reached them, but he is not coming back. It looks like the driving of Jehu son of Nimshi; for he drives like a maniac.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the watchman told, saying, The messenger came to them, but he did not return; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Jimshi; for he drives furiously.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/9.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the Watchmen told and said: “The Messenger has arrived unto them, and he has not returned, and the driving is like the driving of Yahu, son of Imshi, for he is driving speedily.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/9.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And the watchman told, saying: 'He came even unto them, and cometh not back; and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/9.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the watchman reported, saying, He came up to them, and has not returned: and the driver drives Ju the son of Namessi, for it is with furious <i>haste</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/9-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=3108" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/9.htm">Jehu Kills Joram and Ahaziah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>So the king sent out a second horseman, who went to them and said, “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’ ” “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied. “Fall in behind me.” <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6822.htm" title="6822: haṣ·ṣō·p̄eh (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to lean forward, i.e. To peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await.">Again the watchman</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: lê·mōr (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5046.htm" title="5046: way·yag·gêḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be conspicuous. ">reported,</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: bā (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">“He reached</a> <a href="/hebrew/5704.htm" title="5704: ‘aḏ- (Prep) -- As far as, even to, up to, until, while. Properly, the same as ad; as far as, whether of space or time or degree."></a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ă·lê·hem (Prep:: 3mp) -- To, into, towards. ">them,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō- (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but he is not</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: šāḇ (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">coming back.</a> <a href="/hebrew/4491.htm" title="4491: wə·ham·min·hāḡ (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- Driving (a chariot). From nahag; the driving.">And the charioteer</a> <a href="/hebrew/4491.htm" title="4491: kə·min·haḡ (Prep-k:: N-msc) -- Driving (a chariot). From nahag; the driving.">is driving like</a> <a href="/hebrew/3058.htm" title="3058: yê·hū (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is He, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and huw'; Jehovah He; Jehu, the name of five Israelites.">Jehu</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇen- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/5250.htm" title="5250: nim·šî (N-proper-ms) -- Grandfather of Jehu. Probably from mashah; extricated; Nimshi, thefather of Jehu.">of Nimshi—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. "></a> <a href="/hebrew/5090.htm" title="5090: yin·hāḡ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to drive forth, i.e. Lead, carry away; reflexively, to proceed; also, to sigh.">he is driving</a> <a href="/hebrew/7697.htm" title="7697: ḇə·šig·gā·‘ō·wn (Prep-b:: N-ms) -- Madness. From shaga'; craziness.">like a madman!”</a> </span><span class="reftext">21</span>“Harness!” Joram shouted, and they harnessed his chariot. Then Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah set out, each in his own chariot, and met Jehu on the property of Naboth the Jezreelite.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-17.htm">2 Kings 9:17-19</a></span><br />Now the watchman standing on the tower in Jezreel saw Jehu’s troops approaching, and he called out, “I see a company of troops!” “Choose a rider,” Joram commanded. “Send him out to meet them and ask, ‘Have you come in peace?’” / So a horseman rode off to meet Jehu and said, “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’” “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied. “Fall in behind me.” And the watchman reported, “The messenger reached them, but he is not coming back.” / So the king sent out a second horseman, who went to them and said, “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’” “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied. “Fall in behind me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-46.htm">1 Kings 18:46</a></span><br />And the hand of the LORD came upon Elijah, and he tucked his cloak into his belt and ran ahead of Ahab all the way to Jezreel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-5.htm">1 Kings 1:5</a></span><br />At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/18-27.htm">2 Samuel 18:27</a></span><br />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.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/20-33.htm">1 Kings 20:33</a></span><br />Now the men were looking for a sign of hope, and they quickly grasped at this word and replied, “Yes, your brother Ben-hadad.” “Go and get him!” said the king. Then Ben-hadad came out, and Ahab had him come up into his chariot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/1-7.htm">2 Kings 1:7-8</a></span><br />The king asked them, “What sort of man came up to meet you and spoke these words to you?” / “He was a hairy man,” they answered, “with a leather belt around his waist.” “It was Elijah the Tishbite,” said the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/10-15.htm">2 Kings 10:15-16</a></span><br />When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab, who was coming to meet him. Jehu greeted him and asked, “Is your heart as true to mine as my heart is to yours?” “It is!” Jehonadab replied. “If it is,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu helped him into his chariot, / saying, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD!” So he had him ride in his chariot.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-29.htm">2 Kings 4:29</a></span><br />So Elisha said to Gehazi, “Tie up your garment, take my staff in your hand, and go! If you meet anyone, do not greet him, and if anyone greets you, do not answer him. Then lay my staff on the boy’s face.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/5-21.htm">2 Kings 5:21</a></span><br />So Gehazi pursued Naaman. And when Naaman saw him running toward him, he got down from the chariot to meet him and asked, “Is everything all right?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/8-21.htm">2 Kings 8:21</a></span><br />So Jehoram crossed over to Zair with all his chariots. When the Edomites surrounded him and his chariot commanders, he rose up and attacked by night. His troops, however, fled to their homes.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/1-23.htm">2 Samuel 1:23</a></span><br />Saul and Jonathan, beloved and delightful in life, were not divided in death. They were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/46-9.htm">Jeremiah 46:9</a></span><br />Advance, O horses! Race furiously, O chariots! Let the warriors come forth—Cush and Put carrying their shields, men of Lydia drawing the bow.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/21-7.htm">Isaiah 21:7</a></span><br />When he sees chariots with teams of horsemen, riders on donkeys, riders on camels, he must be alert, fully alert.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/26-7.htm">Ezekiel 26:7-10</a></span><br />For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I will bring against Tyre from the north Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, king of kings, with horses and chariots, with cavalry and a great company of troops. / He will slaughter the villages of your mainland with the sword; he will set up siege works against you, build a ramp to your walls, and raise his shields against you. / He will direct the blows of his battering rams against your walls and tear down your towers with his axes. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nahum/2-4.htm">Nahum 2:4</a></span><br />The chariots dash through the streets; they rush around the plazas, appearing like torches, darting about like lightning.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the watchman told, saying, He came even to them, and comes not again: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he drives furiously.</p><p class="hdg">driving.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/1-6.htm">Habakkuk 1:6</a></b></br> For, lo, I raise up the Chaldeans, <i>that</i> bitter and hasty nation, which shall march through the breadth of the land, to possess the dwellingplaces <i>that are</i> not theirs.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/habakkuk/3-12.htm">Habakkuk 3:12</a></b></br> Thou didst march through the land in indignation, thou didst thresh the heathen in anger.</p><p class="hdg">for he driveth</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/10-16.htm">2 Kings 10:16</a></b></br> And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-10.htm">Ecclesiastes 9:10</a></b></br> Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do <i>it</i> with thy might; for <i>there is</i> no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/54-16.htm">Isaiah 54:16</a></b></br> Behold, I have created the smith that bloweth the coals in the fire, and that bringeth forth an instrument for his work; and I have created the waster to destroy.</p><p class="hdg">furiously [heb] in madness </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/6-12.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-37.htm">Drives</a> <a href="/mark/1-12.htm">Driveth</a> <a href="/2_kings/4-24.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-27.htm">Either</a> <a href="/revelation/12-17.htm">Furiously</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-19.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-11.htm">Madman</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/28-28.htm">Madness</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-14.htm">Nimshi</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-18.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-18.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-30.htm">Violently</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-18.htm">Watchman</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-5.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/10-8.htm">Declareth</a> <a href="/psalms/1-4.htm">Drives</a> <a href="/job/20-15.htm">Driveth</a> <a href="/2_kings/16-6.htm">Driving</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-5.htm">Either</a> <a href="/ezekiel/23-25.htm">Furiously</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-21.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-18.htm">Madman</a> <a href="/psalms/34-1.htm">Madness</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-7.htm">Nimshi</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-16.htm">Reached</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-9.htm">Reported</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-21.htm">Violently</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-8.htm">Watchman</a> <a href="/2_kings/9-26.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 9</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/9-1.htm">Elisha sends a young prophet with instructions to anoint Jehu at Ramoth Gilead</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/9-4.htm">The prophet having done his message, flees</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/9-11.htm">Jehu, being made king by the soldiers, kills Joram in the field of Naboth</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/9-27.htm">Ahaziah is slain at Gur, and buried at Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">30. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/9-30.htm">Proud Jezebel is thrown down out of a window, and eaten by dogs.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Again the watchman reported</b><br>The role of the watchman in ancient Israel was crucial for the safety and security of a city. Positioned on walls or towers, watchmen were responsible for observing and reporting any approaching threats or significant events. This phrase indicates a repeated action, suggesting the watchman is diligently performing his duty, highlighting the urgency and importance of the situation. The watchman's role is often symbolic in Scripture, representing spiritual vigilance and the need for alertness (<a href="/ezekiel/33-6.htm">Ezekiel 33:6</a>).<p><b>He reached them, but he is not coming back.</b><br>This phrase indicates a deviation from expected behavior, suggesting something unusual or significant has occurred. The context here is Jehu's mission to execute judgment on the house of Ahab, as commanded by God through the prophet Elisha (<a href="/2_kings/9-6.htm">2 Kings 9:6-10</a>). The failure to return implies a decisive action or confrontation, aligning with Jehu's divinely appointed task to eradicate Baal worship and fulfill the prophecy against Ahab's lineage (<a href="/1_kings/21-21.htm">1 Kings 21:21-24</a>).<p><b>And the charioteer is driving like Jehu son of Nimshi—</b><br>Jehu, the son of Jehoshaphat and grandson of Nimshi, was known for his aggressive and zealous nature. His driving style becomes a recognizable trait, indicating his fervor and determination. Jehu's lineage is significant as it connects him to the fulfillment of God's judgment against the house of Ahab. His actions are a direct response to the prophetic word given by Elijah and later confirmed by Elisha, showcasing the sovereignty of God in using individuals to accomplish His purposes.<p><b>he is driving like a madman!”</b><br>The description of Jehu's driving as "like a madman" underscores his intense zeal and urgency. This behavior reflects his commitment to carrying out God's judgment swiftly and without hesitation. In a broader biblical context, Jehu's zeal can be seen as a type of Christ's righteous indignation against sin, though Jehu's methods and motivations were not always pure. His actions serve as a reminder of the seriousness of God's judgment and the need for obedience to His commands.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehu.htm">Jehu</a></b><br>Son of Nimshi, anointed by God through the prophet Elisha to become king of Israel. Known for his zealous and aggressive actions in fulfilling God's judgment against the house of Ahab.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/l/lookout.htm">Lookout</a></b><br>A watchman stationed to observe and report on approaching individuals or events. His role is crucial in providing timely information to those in authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/jezreel.htm">Jezreel</a></b><br>A significant location in the account, where Jehu's actions against the house of Ahab unfold. It is a place of both historical and prophetic importance in Israel's history.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a></b><br>Former king of Israel, whose house is under divine judgment due to his and his wife Jezebel's idolatry and wickedness.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/n/nimshi.htm">Nimshi</a></b><br>Jehu's grandfather, mentioned to establish Jehu's lineage and identity.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/z/zeal_for_god's_commands.htm">Zeal for God's Commands</a></b><br>Jehu's driving "like a madman" symbolizes his fervent zeal in executing God's judgment. Believers are called to be zealous in their obedience to God's commands, ensuring that their actions align with His will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_watchfulness.htm">The Role of Watchfulness</a></b><br>The lookout's role emphasizes the importance of spiritual vigilance. Christians are encouraged to be watchful in prayer and discernment, staying alert to spiritual dangers and opportunities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_judgment_and_justice.htm">Divine Judgment and Justice</a></b><br>Jehu's mission underscores the reality of God's justice. It serves as a reminder that God will ultimately judge sin and unrighteousness, calling believers to live righteously and warn others of impending judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/legacy_and_identity.htm">Legacy and Identity</a></b><br>Jehu's identification as the son of Nimshi highlights the importance of legacy and identity. Christians are reminded of their identity in Christ and the legacy they leave through their faith and actions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 9</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_jehu_easily_execute_ahaziah.htm">In 2 Chronicles 22:9, how could Jehu swiftly seize and execute Ahaziah without apparent resistance, given Ahaziah's royal status and resources?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_jehu's_kingship_historically.htm">How can the sudden acceptance of Jehu as king (2 Kings 9:1-13) be historically verified beyond the biblical text?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_for_jehu's_overthrow_of_joram.htm">Is there archaeological evidence supporting Jehu's violent overthrow of Joram and the circumstances of Jezebel's death (2 Kings 9:21-37)?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_jehu's_judgment_fit_divine_mercy.htm">How do we reconcile the harsh judgment carried out by Jehu in 2 Kings 9 with biblical themes of mercy and divine justice?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">Driving.</span>--Correct. The margin is wrong.<p><span class= "bld">The son of Nimshi.</span>--Jehu was<span class= "ital"> son of Jehoshaphat </span>son of Nimshi. The former phrase may have fallen out of the text here. (Yet comp. <a href="/2_kings/8-26.htm" title="Two and twenty years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign; and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Athaliah, the daughter of Omri king of Israel.">2Kings 8:26</a>, "Athaliah daughter of Omri.") The Syriac and Arabic call Jehu "the son of Nimshi" in <a href="/2_kings/9-2.htm" title="And when you come thither, look out there Jehu the son of Jehoshaphat the son of Nimshi, and go in, and make him arise up from among his brothers, and carry him to an inner chamber;">2Kings 9:2</a> also.<p><span class= "bld">He driveth ?uriously</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, the foremost charioteer so drives. The word rendered "furiously" is related to that rendered "mad fellow" in <a href="/2_kings/9-11.htm" title="Then Jehu came forth to the servants of his lord: and one said to him, Is all well? why came this mad fellow to you? And he said to them, You know the man, and his communication.">2Kings 9:11</a>. (Comp. margin here.) Jehu's chariot <span class= "ital">swayed</span> unsteadily as he drove madly on. LXX., <span class= "greekheb">?? ?????????</span><span class= "ital">.</span> The Targum explains in an exactly opposite sense, "quietly;" and so Josephus: "Jehu was driving rather slowly, and in orderly fashion" (perhaps confounding <span class= "ital">shigg?'on,</span> "madness," <a href="/deuteronomy/28-28.htm" title="The LORD shall smite you with madness, and blindness, and astonishment of heart:">Deuteronomy 28:28</a>, with <span class= "ital">shigg?yon</span>, "a slow, mournful song," or elegy).<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/9.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not again.</span> A still stranger circumstance, and one still more suspicious. The second messenger could only have been sent out because the king disapproved the detention or the first. Whoever, therefore, had detained the second messenger must be consciously acting in opposition to the wishes of the king. <span class="cmt_word">And the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi.</span> It is not meant that Jehu was driving his own chariot (which great men never did, <a href="/2_kings/22-3.htm">2 Kings 22:3-4</a>), and drove in a furious manner, but that the "company" was being urged forward at an unusual pace, in a reckless and hot-headed way. The watchman conjectured, therefore, that Jehu must be leading them, since he had a character for impetuosity. <span class="cmt_word">For he driveth furiously</span>; or, <span class="accented">madly -</span> " like a madman" (Keil) - "praecipitanter" (Vatabl.). The LXX. translate <span class="greek">ἐν παραλλαγῇ</span> - which has, perhaps, the same meaning (comp. Eur., 'Hipp.,' 935; Lysias, Ft., 58). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/9-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Again the watchman</span><br /><span class="heb">הַצֹּפֶה֙</span> <span class="translit">(haṣ·ṣō·p̄eh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6822.htm">Strong's 6822: </a> </span><span class="str2">To lean forward, to peer into the distance, to observe, await</span><br /><br /><span class="word">reported,</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּגֵּ֤ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yag·gêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5046.htm">Strong's 5046: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be conspicuous</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“He reached</span><br /><span class="heb">בָּ֥א</span> <span class="translit">(bā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come in, come, go in, go</span><br /><br /><span class="word">them,</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲלֵיהֶ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·lê·hem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but he is not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹֽא־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">coming back.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָׁ֑ב</span> <span class="translit">(šāḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">And the charioteer</span><br /><span class="heb">וְהַמִּנְהָ֗ג</span> <span class="translit">(wə·ham·min·hāḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4491.htm">Strong's 4491: </a> </span><span class="str2">Driving (a chariot)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">is driving like</span><br /><span class="heb">כְּמִנְהַג֙</span> <span class="translit">(kə·min·haḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4491.htm">Strong's 4491: </a> </span><span class="str2">Driving (a chariot)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Jehu</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵה֣וּא</span> <span class="translit">(yê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3058.htm">Strong's 3058: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehu -- 'the LORD is He', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">son</span><br /><span class="heb">בֶן־</span> <span class="translit">(ḇen-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Nimshi—</span><br /><span class="heb">נִמְשִׁ֔י</span> <span class="translit">(nim·šî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5250.htm">Strong's 5250: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nimshi</span><br /><br /><span class="word">he drives</span><br /><span class="heb">יִנְהָֽג׃</span> <span class="translit">(yin·hāḡ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5090.htm">Strong's 5090: </a> </span><span class="str2">To drive forth, lead, carry away, to proceed, to sigh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">like a madman.”</span><br /><span class="heb">בְשִׁגָּע֖וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·šig·gā·‘ō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7697.htm">Strong's 7697: </a> </span><span class="str2">Craziness</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/9-20.htm">2 Kings 9:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/9-20.htm">2 Kings 9:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/9-20.htm">2 Kings 9:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/9-20.htm">2 Kings 9:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/9-20.htm">2 Kings 9:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/9-20.htm">2 Kings 9:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/9-20.htm">2 Kings 9:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/9-20.htm">2 Kings 9:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/9-20.htm">2 Kings 9:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/9-20.htm">2 Kings 9:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/9-20.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 9:20 The watchman told saying He came even (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/9-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 9:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 9:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/9-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 9:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 9:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>