מלכים ב, פרק ט׳, פסוק כ״ג

A tense confrontation reaches a dramatic breaking point when King Jehoram, standing in his chariot face-to-face with Jehu, suddenly realizes he has walked into a trap. What appeared to be an ordinary meeting is actually a full-scale rebellion. Reacting instantly, Jehoram forcefully pulls back his hands. Commentators agree on the practical meaning of this sudden movement: he is hauling on the reins to spin the horses and chariot around, making a desperate attempt to flee back toward Jezreel [רלב״ג].

In the midst of his sudden escape, Jehoram shouts a warning of betrayal to his traveling companion, Ahaziah. This urgent cry is meant to alert Ahaziah that their encounter with Jehu is not innocent. Although the rebels initially disguised their intentions and presented themselves as friends, the reality is now exposed. It is a planned betrayal and a coordinated military uprising led by the army commanders against the king [מצודת דוד, אברבנאל, ביאור שטיינזלץ].