KJV ORIGINAL
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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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The watchman reported, saying, 'He went all the way to them, but he's not coming back. And the way this person is driving looks like Jehu, son of Nimshi, because he drives like a madman.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The watchman recognized Jehu approaching because of his famously reckless and aggressive driving style.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs during Jehu's divinely commissioned mission to destroy the house of Ahab and end Baal worship in Israel. King Joram had sent messengers to meet the approaching army, but they joined Jehu instead of returning with a report. Jehu was known throughout the kingdom for his bold, aggressive personality, which even extended to how he drove his chariot.
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