18 The horseman rode out to meet Jehu, and he said, “This is what the king says: ‘Is all in order?’ ”Jehu said, “Why bother yourself with order? Come along behind me.”The lookout reported, “The messenger reached them, but he is not coming back.”
19 Then Joram sent out a second horseman. This rider came to Jehu’s group and said, “This is what the king says: ‘Is all in order?’ ”Jehu answered, “Why bother yourself with order? Come along behind me.”
20 The lookout reported, “The second man reached them, but he is not coming back. The man in the chariot is driving like Jehu son of Nimshi. He drives as if he were crazy!”
21 Joram said, “Get my chariot ready.” Then the servant got Joram’s chariot ready. Joram king of Israel and Ahaziah king of Judah went out, each in his own chariot, to meet Jehu at the property of Naboth the Jezreelite.
22 When Joram saw Jehu, he said, “Is all in order, Jehu?”Jehu answered, “There will never be any order as long as your mother Jezebel worships idols and uses witchcraft.”
23 Joram turned the horses to run away and yelled to Ahaziah, “It’s a trick, Ahaziah!”
24 Then Jehu drew his bow and shot Joram between his shoulders. The arrow went through Joram’s heart, and he fell down in his chariot.