English Explanatory Dictionary

jehu

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A coachman; a driver; especially, one who drives furiously.
name
  1. A king of Israel in the 9th century B.C.
  2. A male given name from Hebrew.
  3. A surname.
noun
  1. Alternative form of jehu.

Pronunciation

jēʹhyo͞o /ˈd͡ʒiːhjuː/ /ˈd͡ʒi.hju/

Word forms

jehu jehus

Etymology

England from 17th century, from Jehu. The Bible says of Jehu (son of Nimshi) that "he driveth furiously" (2 Kings 9:20). He was commander of chariots for the king of Israel before later leading a revolt and becoming king himself.

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