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Jehu was the grandson of Nimshi, captain of the troops of Joram, king of Israel. He slew Joram, and was himself made king. He reigned as King of Israel for twenty-eight years. After his death his son became King. His rein was marked by war against Hazael, king of Syria. 

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Biography: 
Jehu was the grandson of Nimshi, captain of the troops of Joram, king of Israel. He slew Joram, and was himself made king. He reigned as King of Israel for twenty-eight years. After his death his son became King. His rein was marked by war against Hazael, king of Syria.
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
A New Universal Biography: First series, from the creation to the birth of Christ
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
John Platts
Publisher Location: 
London
Publisher Name: 
Sherwood, Jones and Company
Year: 
1825
Start Page: 
158
End Page: 
158
Citation Notes: 
https://books.google.com/books?id=jQr-ar1oX-cC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
Citation for Birth Info:
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
A New Universal Biography: First series, from the creation to the birth of Christ
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
John Platts
Publisher Location: 
London
Publisher Name: 
Sherwood, Jones & Company
Year: 
1825
Start Page: 
158
End Page: 
158
Citation Notes: 
https://books.google.com/books?id=jQr-ar1oX-cC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
Citation for Death Info:
Citation Type: 
Book or Book Chapter
Book or Monograph Title: 
A New Universal Biography: First series, from the creation to the birth of Christ
Author(s) or Editor(s): 
John Platts
Publisher Location: 
London
Publisher Name: 
Sherwood, Jones & Company
Year: 
1825
Start Page: 
158
End Page: 
158
Citation Notes: 
https://books.google.com/books?id=jQr-ar1oX-cC&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false