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2 Kings 10:18-28

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

19 Now summon all the prophets of Baal, all his ministers and all his priests. See that no one is missing, because I am going to hold a great sacrifice for Baal. Anyone who fails to come will no longer live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the ministers of Baal.

20 Jehu said, “Call an assembly in honor of Baal.” So they proclaimed it.

21 Then he sent word throughout Israel, and all the ministers of Baal came; not one stayed away. They crowded into the temple of Baal until it was full from one end to the other.

22 And Jehu said to the keeper of the wardrobe, “Bring robes for all the ministers of Baal.” So he brought out robes for them.

23 Then Jehu and Jehonadab son of Recab went into the temple of Baal. Jehu said to the ministers of Baal, “Look around and see that no servants of the Lord are here with you—only ministers of Baal.”

24 So they went in to make sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had posted eighty men outside with this warning: “If one of you lets any of the men I am placing in your hands escape, it will be your life for his life.”

25 As soon as Jehu had finished making the burnt offering, he ordered the guards and officers: “Go in and kill them; let no one escape.” So they cut them down with the sword. The guards and officers threw the bodies out and then entered the inner shrine of the temple of Baal.

26 They brought the sacred stone out of the temple of Baal and burned it.

27 They demolished the sacred stone of Baal and tore down the temple of Baal, and people have used it for a latrine to this day.

28 So Jehu destroyed Baal worship in Israel.

Cross References for 2 Kings 10:18-28

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Philippians 4:8 - Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, wh... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:8

Job 13:7 - Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf? Will you speak deceitfully for him? Click to read the verse Job 13:7 Click to read the verse Job 13:7

2 Kings 10:19 - Now summon all the prophets of Baal, all his ministers and all his priests. See that no one is ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 10:19 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 10:19

1 Kings 18:40 - Then Elijah commanded them, “Seize the prophets of Baal. Don’t let anyone get away!” They seize... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:40 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:40

1 Kings 18:19 - Now summon the people from all over Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel. And bring the four hundr... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:19 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:19

1 Kings 18:22 - Then Elijah said to them, “I am the only one of the Lord’s prophets left, but Baal has four hun... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:22 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:22

1 Kings 16:31 - He not only considered it trivial to commit the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, but he also marr... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 16:31 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 16:31

2 Kings 3:2 - He did evil in the eyes of the Lord, but not as his father and mother had done. He got rid of t... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 3:2 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 3:2

1 Kings 16:31-32 - He not only considered it trivial to commit the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, but he also marr... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 16:31-32 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 16:31-32