2 Kings 9:19

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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!”

Cross References

2 Kings 9:11

Jehu went back to his officers, and one of them asked, “What did that mad prophet want? Is everything all right?” “You know him and how he talks,” Jehu answered.

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 9:18

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.”

2 Kings 9:20

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!”

Isaiah 48:22

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