Bible Person

Jehu

Meaning: himself who exists · Male · 5 cross references

This Jehu entry refers to Jehu son of Hanani the prophet, not Jehu king of Israel. He is a prophetic voice who speaks judgment against Baasha and later rebukes Jehoshaphat. First appears in 1 Kgs 16:1.1

AI summary: This Jehu matters because the cross references present him as a prophet whose ministry spans more than one royal situation. He announces God's judgment against Baasha, later confronts Jehoshaphat, and is remembered in the historical record of Judah's kings. His role shows how prophetic witness remains active across political boundaries and generations. Taken together, the material presents this Jehu as a persistent prophetic voice willing to confront kings with divine judgment.1

Central Figure

Jehu

Meaning: himself who exists

The son of Hanani, a prophet of Judah (1 Kings 16:1, 7; 2 Chr.