2 Kings 10:19

Translations

Modern

Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal.

Traditional

Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.

Literal

And now all the prophets of the Baal, all his servants, and all his priests, call to me. Let not a man be missing, for a great sacrifice I have for the Baal. Anyone who is missing shall not live.” And Jehu acted deceptively, with the intent of destroying the worshipers of Baal.

Latin

Nunc igitur omnes prophetas Baal, et universos servos ejus, et cunctos sacerdotes ipsius vocate ad me: nullus sit qui non veniat: sacrificium enim grande est mihi Baal: quicumque defuerit, non vivet. Porro Jehu faciebat hoc insidiose, ut disperderet cultores Baal.

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Hebrew

English

Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal.

Notes

2 Kings 10:18–19

Jehu tricked the people by promising to support and increase the worship of Baal.

2 Kings 10:18–27

By killing the priests of Baal, Jehu tried to remove the worship connected with Ahab’s family. He also wanted to end the people’s loyalty and attachment to the former royal family.

2 Kings 10:1–27

The writer highlights two key events during the time Jehu was king:

Jehu killed everyone who might claim Joram’s throne (2 Kings 10:1–17), and
Jehu executed the priests of Baal (2 Kings 10:18–27).

Events

Reign of Jehu

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Be that as it may, I was not a burden to you; but crafty as I am, I caught you by trickery.
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A man who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his feet.
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Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?
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Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot.
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I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.
1 Thessalonians 2:3
For our appeal does not arise from deceit or ulterior motives or trickery.

People

Baal: Canaanite god, "Lord/God of the Covenant" Jehu: Son of Jehoshaphat, king of Israel, destroyed Ahab's dynasty

Glossary

Black Obelisk Elijah Hosea, Book of Jehu Jeroboam Jonadab Kings, Books of First and Second Rechab Samaria

Topics

Baal: An Idol of the Phoenicians, God of the Sun: All Worshipers of, Destroyed by Jehu Confidence: Betrayed: The Worshipers of Baal, by Jehu Enthusiasm: Jehu Falsehood: Jehu Lied to the Worshipers of Baal in Order to Gain the Advantage Over Them and Destroy Them Homicide: Felonious: Jehu Inconsistency: Jehu Jehu: Son of Nimshi, King of Israel: Religious Zeal of, in Killing Idolaters Jonadab: Also Called Jehonadab: A Rechabite and Companion of Jehu Massacre: Worshipers of Baal Religion: Outstanding Religious Persons: Jehu Religious Intolerance: Exemplified by Jehu Religious Zeal in Punishing Evil People: Jehu Samaria: City of, Built by Omri: Temple of, Destroyed Treachery of Jehu

2 Kings 10:19

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