2 Kings 9:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

One of the soldiers rode out and said to Jehu, “King Joram wants to know if this is a friendly visit.” “What's it to you?” Jehu asked. “Just stay behind me with the rest of my troops!” About the same time the guard in the watchtower said, “Your Majesty, the rider got there, but he isn't coming back.”

Cross References

2 Kings 9:17

When the guard in the watchtower at Jezreel saw Jehu and his men riding up, he shouted to the king, “I see some men coming this way.” Joram ordered, “Send someone out to ask them if this is a friendly visit.”

2 Kings 9:19

So Joram sent out another rider, who rode up to Jehu and said, “The king wants to know if this is a friendly visit.” “What's it to you?” Jehu asked. “Just get behind me with the rest of my troops!”

2 Kings 9:22

Joram asked, “Jehu, is this a peaceful visit?” “How can there be peace?” Jehu asked. “Your mother Jezebel has caused everyone to worship idols and practise witchcraft.”

2 Kings 9:31

As he walked through the city gate, she shouted down to him, “Why did you come here, you murderer? To kill the king? You're no better than Zimri!”

Isaiah 48:22

But the LORD has promised that none who are evil will live in peace.”

Isaiah 59:8

You don't know how to live in peace or to be fair with others. The roads you make are crooked; your followers cannot find peace.

Jeremiah 16:5

When someone dies, don't visit the family or show any sorrow. I will no longer love or bless or have any pity on the people of Judah.

Romans 3:17

They don't know how to live in peace.