2 Kings 9:20

the drivingis like the driving of Jehu It is clear from this that Jehu was well known, and the manner in which he would lead forward his men was unmistakeable.

the son of Nimshi Really -grandson", see verse 2, and the note on chapter 2 Kings 8:28.

he driveth furiously The word rendered -furiously" is from the same root as that rendered -mad" in verse 11. This is the sense given by the Greek and Latin versions, but Josephsus as if explaining this word says -Jehu journeyed leisurely and in good order". The Chaldee and Arabic also explain it by -quietly".