9:18a So a horseman rode off to meet Jehu and said,

The horse rider rode to meet Jehu. He said to him,

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So a man on a horse went to meet Jehu. ⌊When he reached him,⌋ he said ⌊to Jehu⌋ ,

9:18b “This is what the king asks: ‘Have you come in peace?’”

“This is what the king says, ‘Is there peace ⌊between us (incl.) ⌋ ?’”

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“The king wants to know if you are coming as friends or enemies.”

9:18c “What do you know about peace?” Jehu replied.

Jehu said ⌊to him⌋ , “What does that matter to you?

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Jehu answered, “That is none of your (sing.) business.

9:18d “Fall in behind me.”

Just follow (sing.) me.”

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What you must do is join my men.”

9:18e And the watchman reported,

The watchman reported ⌊to the king⌋ ,

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The soldier watching said ⌊to the king⌋ ,

9:18f “The messenger reached them,

“⌊Your (sing.) /Our (incl.) ⌋ messenger has met them,

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“The man/rider whom you sent has gone/got to them,

9:18g but he is not coming back.”

but he is not returning ⌊to us (incl.) ⌋ .”

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but he has not started to come back.”

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