jehu (Meaning)
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jehu (n.)
A coachman; a driver; especially, one who drives furiously.
Synonyms & Antonyms of jehu
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jehu Sentence Examples
- Jehu was a king of Israel in the 9th century BCE, known for his violent rise to power and his ruthless reign.
- Jehu was anointed king by the prophet Elisha after he had assassinated King Joram and Queen Athaliah.
- Jehu's reign was marked by his zeal in eliminating the worship of Baal and restoring the worship of Yahweh in Israel.
- Jehu ordered the massacre of 42 of King Ahab's sons and 70 of King Ahaziah's sons, as well as the priests of Baal.
- Jehu's actions were in accordance with the prophecies of Elijah and Elisha, who had foretold the downfall of the House of Ahab and the destruction of the worship of Baal.
- Jehu's reign lasted for 28 years until his death in 841 BCE.
- Jehu was succeeded by his son Jehoahaz, who continued his father's policies of religious reform.
- Jehu's legacy is one of violence and religious zeal, but he is also remembered for his role in the establishment of the Davidic dynasty in Israel.
- The story of Jehu is told in the Books of Kings in the Hebrew Bible.
- Jehu's name is sometimes used as a synonym for a violent and ruthless ruler.
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A coachman; a driver; especially, one who drives furiously.
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Jehu was a king of Israel in the 9th century BCE, known for his violent rise to power and his ruthless reign.
Jehu was anointed king by the prophet Elisha after he had assassinated King Joram and Queen Athaliah.
Jehu's reign was marked by his zeal in eliminating the worship of Baal and restoring the worship of Yahweh in Israel.
Jehu ordered the massacre of 42 of King Ahab's sons and 70 of King Ahaziah's sons, as well as the priests of Baal.
