2 Kings 9:20

“And the watchman told, saying, he came even unto them, and cometh not again, etc.] Was detained, as the other was: and the driving is like the driving of Jehu the son of Nimshi; for, coming nearer, the watchman could discern the manner of his driving: for he driveth furiously; in great haste, making much speed, being a man of a very warm and active spirit; and now being eager to come up with Joram, and seize him unprepared, and ascend the throne; the Targum is the reverse, ''for he driveth quietly or slowly,” being desirous of drawing Joram out of the city, and get him into his hands, and slay him, that he might not have the trouble of besieging the place, which was able to hold out some…”

“The driving ... furiously - The word translated “driving” means “leading” or “conducting” a band. The watchman observed that the “company” (or, multitude) was led forward madly, and associated this strange procedure with the known character of Jehu. It is curious that some versions, as well as Josephus, give an opposite sense: “he driveth quietly.” Jehu was properly “the grandson” of Nimshi, who was probably a more famous person than Jehoshaphat 2 Kings 9:2. return to 'Top of Page'”

“driving: or, marching, Hab 1:6, Hab 3:12 for he driveth: Kg2 10:16; Ecc 9:10; Isa 54:16; Dan 11:44 furiously: Heb. in madness 4 Kings (2 Kings) 9:21”