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Jehu Moderate

Jehu has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Proper Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

A coachman; a driver; especially, one who drives furiously.

2

Alternative form of jehu

Proper Noun
1

A king of Israel in the 9th century B.C.

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Origin

The English word jehu comes from the name of a biblical figure who commanded chariots for the king of Israel before leading a revolt to become king himself. His name is derived from a phrase in 2 Kings meaning "he driveth furiously," which describes his driving style during a military campaign.

Rhyming Words
gehu shehu drehu
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