Parallel Verses New International Version The lookout reported, "He has reached them, but he isn't coming back either. The driving is like that of Jehu son of Nimshi--he drives like a maniac." King James Bible 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. Darby Bible Translation And the watchman told saying, He came to them, and does not return. And the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he drives furiously. World English Bible 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." Young's Literal Translation 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.' 2 Kings 9:20 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleHe driveth furiously - Jehu was a bold, daring, prompt, and precipitate general. In his various military operations he had established his character; and now it was almost proverbial. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge driving. or, marching Habakkuk 3:12 You did march through the land in indignation, you did thresh the heathen in anger. for he driveth furiously [heb] in madness Library The Fall of the House of Ahab[This chapter is based on 1 Kings 21; 2 Kings 1.] The evil influence that Jezebel had exercised from the first over Ahab continued during the later years of his life and bore fruit in deeds of shame and violence such as have seldom been equaled in sacred history. "There was none like unto Ahab, which did sell himself to work wickedness in the sight of the Lord, whom Jezebel his wife stirred up." Naturally of a covetous disposition, Ahab, strengthened and sustained in wrongdoing by Jezebel, had followed … Ellen Gould White—The Story of Prophets and Kings Cross References 2 Samuel 18:27 The watchman said, "It seems to me that the first one runs like Ahimaaz son of Zadok." "He's a good man," the king said. "He comes with good news." 1 Kings 19:17 Jehu will put to death any who escape the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death any who escape the sword of Jehu. 2 Kings 9:2 When you get there, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go to him, get him away from his companions and take him into an inner room. 2 Kings 9:19 So the king sent out a second horseman. When he came to them he said, "This is what the king says: 'Do you come in peace?'" Jehu replied, "What do you have to do with peace? Fall in behind me." Jump to Previous Declareth Drives Driveth Driving Either Furiously Jehu Madman Madness Nimshi Reached Reported Violently Watchman WordJump to Next Declareth Drives Driveth Driving Either Furiously Jehu Madman Madness Nimshi Reached Reported Violently Watchman WordLinks 2 Kings 9:20 NIV2 Kings 9:20 NLT 2 Kings 9:20 ESV 2 Kings 9:20 NASB 2 Kings 9:20 KJV 2 Kings 9:20 Bible Apps 2 Kings 9:20 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 9:20 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 9:20 French Bible 2 Kings 9:20 German Bible 2 Kings 9:20 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |
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