KJV ORIGINAL
And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
And he said, 'Come with me, and see how passionately I serve the LORD.' So they let him ride in his chariot.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jehu is inviting someone to witness his fierce devotion and dedication to serving God.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Jehu's violent campaign to eliminate the worship of Baal from Israel, as commanded by God through the prophet Elisha. Jehu had just killed King Joram and was now seeking to destroy all of Ahab's family and the prophets of Baal. He was speaking to Jehonadab, a religious leader, inviting him to witness his zealous obedience to God's commands.
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