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16 He told him, “Come with me and see my enthusiasm for the Lord!” So Jehu[a] had Jehonadab[b] ride in his chariot.

17 When Jehu[c] arrived in Samaria, he executed everyone who remained of Ahab’s household in Samaria, until he had utterly destroyed Ahab in accordance with the message from the Lord that he spoke to Elijah.

Jehu Executes the Prophets of Baal

18 Then Jehu assembled all the people and announced to them, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot!

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Kings 10:16 Lit. he
  2. 2 Kings 10:16 Lit. him
  3. 2 Kings 10:17 Lit. he

16 Jehu said, “Come with me and see my zeal(A) for the Lord.” Then he had him ride along in his chariot.

17 When Jehu came to Samaria, he killed all who were left there of Ahab’s family;(B) he destroyed them, according to the word of the Lord spoken to Elijah.

Servants of Baal Killed

18 Then Jehu brought all the people together and said to them, “Ahab served(C) Baal a little; Jehu will serve him much.

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