2 Kings 9:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Again the watchman reported, “He reached them, but he is not coming back. And the charioteer is driving like Jehu son of Nimshi—he is driving like a madman!””
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“Again the watchman reported, “He reached them, but he is not coming back. And the charioteer is driving like Jehu son of Nimshi—he is driving like a madman!””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And the watchman told, saying, He came even unto them, and cometh not back: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for he driveth furiously.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And the watchman declareth, saying, `He came unto them, and he hath not returned, and the driving <FI>is<Fi> like the driving of Jehu son of Nimshi, for with madness he driveth.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Kings 9:20 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Samuel 18:27The watchman said, “The first man appears to me to be running like Ahimaaz son of Zadok.” “This is a good man,” said the king. “He comes with good news.”
- 1 Kings 19:17Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu.
- 2 Kings 9:2When you arrive, look for Jehu son of Jehoshaphat, the son of Nimshi. Go in, get him away from his companions, and take him to an inner room.
- 2 Kings 10:16saying, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD!” So he had him ride in his chariot.
- Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
- Isaiah 54:16Behold, I have created the craftsman who fans the coals into flame and forges a weapon fit for its task; and I have created the destroyer to wreak havoc.
- Daniel 11:44But news from the east and the north will alarm him, and he will go out with great fury to destroy many and devote them to destruction.
- Habakkuk 1:6For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans— that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own.
- Habakkuk 3:12You marched across the earth with fury; You threshed the nations in wrath.
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