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2 Kings 9:19

And then he sent a second chariot of horses. And he went to them, and he said, "The king says this: ‘Is there peace?’ " And Jehu said: "What peace is there for you? Pass by and follow me.

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King James Version

Then he sent out a second on horseback, which came to them, and said, Thus saith the king, Is it peace? And Jehu answered, What hast thou to do with peace? turn thee behind me.

English Standard Version

Then he sent out a second horseman, who came to them and said, "Thus the king has said, 'Is it peace?'" And Jehu answered, "What do you have to do with peace? Turn around and ride behind me."

New International Version

So the king sent out a second horseman. When he came to them he said, "This is what the king says: 'Do you come in peace?'" Jehu replied, "What do you have to do with peace? Fall in behind me."