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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Notas al pie

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

15 When Jehu left there, he met Jehonadab son of Recab, who was coming to meet him. After they had greeted each other, Jehu said to him, “Are you as loyal to me as I am to you?”

“Yes, I am,” Jehonadab replied.

“If you are,” Jehu said, “then give me your hand.” So Jehonadab put out his hand, and Jehu helped him into the chariot. 16 Then Jehu said, “Now come with me, and see how devoted I am to the Lord.” So Jehonadab rode along with him.

17 When Jehu arrived in Samaria, he killed everyone who was left there from Ahab’s family, just as the Lord had promised through Elijah.

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