Jehu’s motive for carrying out his commission is evident from his subsequent words to faithful Jehonadab: “Do go along with me and look upon my toleration of no rivalry toward Jehovah. ”
Jehu tegutsemise ajend ilmneb hästi tema sõnadest ustavale Joonadabile. Ta ütles: „Tule koos minuga ja vaata, et ma ei salli mingit võistlemist Jehoovaga! ” ( UM).