15 When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab(A) coming to meet him. He greeted him and then asked, “Is your heart one with mine?” [a]

“It is,” Jehonadab replied.

Jehu said, “If it is,[b] give me your hand.”(B)

So he gave him his hand, and Jehu pulled him up into the chariot with him. 16 Then he said, “Come with me and see my zeal(C) for the Lord!” So he let him ride with him in his chariot. 17 When Jehu came to Samaria, he struck down all who remained from the house of Ahab in Samaria until he had annihilated his house, according to the word of the Lord spoken to Elijah.(D)

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  1. 10:15 Lit heart upright like my heart is with your heart
  2. 10:15 LXX, Syr, Vg; MT reads mine?” Jehonadab said, “It is and it is

15 After he left there, he encountered Rechab’s son Jehonadab. After he greeted him, Jehu[a] asked him, “Is your heart right, as my heart is with yours?”

“It is,” Jehonadab answered.

“If it is,” Jehu replied,[b] “Put out your hand.” So Jehonadab stuck out his hand, and Jehu took him up to stand in his chariot. 16 He told him, “Come with me and see my enthusiasm for the Lord!” So Jehu[c] had Jehonadab[d] ride in his chariot.

17 When Jehu[e] 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.

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  1. 2 Kings 10:15 Lit. he
  2. 2 Kings 10:15 The Heb. lacks Jehu replied
  3. 2 Kings 10:16 Lit. he
  4. 2 Kings 10:16 Lit. him
  5. 2 Kings 10:17 Lit. he