2 Kings 10:1-3

Common English Bible

Jehu kills Ahab’s family

10 Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria. So Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria, to the senior officers of the city,^[a] the elders, and the guardians of Ahab’s sons.^{[b] 2} The letters said: “Your master’s sons are in your possession, along with horses and chariots, a fortified city, and weapons. Now when this letter reaches you, ³ look for the best and most capable of your master’s sons. Place him on his father’s throne. Then fight for your master’s family.”