2 Kings 9:20
“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.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And Joram turned his hand, and fled,.... Taking hold of the horses' reins with it to turn them, or by the motion of it…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
The driving ... furiously - The word translated “driving” means “leading” or “conducting” a band. The watchman observed…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He driveth furiously - Jehu was a bold, daring, prompt, and precipitate general. In his various military operations he…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 9:16-29
From Ramoth-Gilead to Jezreel was more than one day's march; about the mid-way between them the river Jordan must be…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
the drivingis like the driving of Jehu It is clear from this that Jehu was well known, and the manner in which he would…
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