jehu

Meanings

• proper noun

  A king of Israel in the 9th century BCE.

  - "Jehu was a king of the northern kingdom of Israel."
  - "The prophet Elisha anointed Jehu as the new king of Israel."

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Variants

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jehu , jehus

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Etymology

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Derived from the Hebrew word 'yahu', meaning 'God is he'.

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Trivia

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1. Jehu was the son of Jehoshaphat, the priest of Baal-shamem.

2. Jehu reigned for 28 years.

3. Jehu's successor was his son Jehoahaz.

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Related Concepts

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1. House of Ahab: The royal dynasty of the northern kingdom of Israel during the time of Jehu.

2. Baal: An ancient Semitic deity associated with fertility, storms, and the sun.

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Culture

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Jehu is a significant figure in the Hebrew Bible, known for his role in the downfall of the house of Ahab. He is also remembered for his brutal methods of eliminating Baal worship from Israel.

How to Memorize "jehu"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize Jehu as a strong and powerful king, ruling over Israel during a tumultuous time in its history.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Jehu with the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, as he is a prominent figure in these religious texts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Jehu Jumps Over Baal' to remember that Jehu was responsible for eliminating Baal worship from Israel.

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