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2 Kings 9:20-22
International Standard Version
2 Kings 9:20-22
International Standard Version
20 The watchman reported to Joram, “He arrived there, but he hasn’t returned. Also, he drives like Nimshi’s son Jehu drives—irrationally!”
21 Joram replied, “Let’s begin our attack!” As soon as his chariot was prepared, both King Joram of Israel and King Ahaziah of Judah went out, each in his own chariot, to fight against Jehu. They met together in the property that had belonged to Naboth the Jezreelite.[a]
22 As soon as Joram noticed Jehu, he cried out, “Peace, Jehu?”
Jehu[b] replied, “What peace, given[c] your mother Jezebel’s prostitution and all of[d] her witchcraft?”[e]
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- 2 Kings 9:21 Cf. 1 King 21:1-19
- 2 Kings 9:22 Lit. He
- 2 Kings 9:22 The Heb. lacks given
- 2 Kings 9:22 Lit. and many
- 2 Kings 9:22 Or sorcery; i.e. wielding power through demonic spirits
2 Kings 9:20-22
New International Version
2 Kings 9:20-22
New International Version
20 The lookout reported, “He has reached them, but he isn’t coming back either. The driving is like(A) that of Jehu son of Nimshi—he drives like a maniac.”
21 “Hitch up my chariot,” Joram ordered. And when it was hitched up, Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah rode out, each in his own chariot, to meet Jehu. They met him at the plot of ground that had belonged to Naboth(B) the Jezreelite. 22 When Joram saw Jehu he asked, “Have you come in peace, Jehu?”
“How can there be peace,” Jehu replied, “as long as all the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother Jezebel(C) abound?”
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