2 Kings 9:18

KJV

So there went one on horseback to meet him, and said, Thus saith the king, Is it peace? And Jehu said, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me. And the watchman told, saying, The messenger came to them, but he cometh not again.

— 2 Kings 9:18, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 9 connects to 6 cross-references. Elisha sends a young prophet to anoint Jehu son of Jehoshaphat as king of Israel, commanding him to destroy Ahab's house. Jehu is recognized returning to the chariot, rallies the army's support, and drives furiously to Jezreel. Joram king of …

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Other Translations

ASV

So there went one on horseback to meet him, and said, Thus saith the king, Is it peace? And Jehu said, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me. And the watchman told, saying, The messenger came to them, but he cometh not back.

YLT

and the rider on the horse goeth to meet him, and saith, `Thus said the king, Is there peace?' and Jehu saith, `What--to thee and to peace? turn round behind me.' And the watchman declareth, saying, `The messenger came unto them, and he hath not returned.'

BBE

So a horseman went out to them and said, The king says, Is it peace? And Jehu said, What have you to do with peace? come after me. And the watchman gave them word, saying, The horseman went up to them, but has not come back.

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