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2 Kings 10:1 (show verse)
Since Ahab had 70 sons in Samaria, Jehu wrote letters and sent them to Samaria to the rulers of Jezreel, to the elders, and to the guardians of Ahab’s sons, saying:
Ahab » General references to
Ahab » King of israel » Sons of, murdered
Children » Tutors and governors for
Children » Often numerous
Children » Male » Under the care of tutors, till they came of age
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » King of israel, son of nimshi
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
Ahab » King of israel » Sons of, murdered
Children » Tutors and governors for
Children » Often numerous
Children » Male » Under the care of tutors, till they came of age
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » King of israel, son of nimshi
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
2 Kings 10:2 (show verse)
When this letter arrives, since your master’s sons are with you and you have chariots, horses, a fortified city, and weaponry,
Ahab » King of israel » Sons of, murdered
Chariots » Drawn by » Horses
Chariots » Used in war by the » Jews
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » Was a fenced city, and well provided with arms
Chariots » Drawn by » Horses
Chariots » Used in war by the » Jews
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
ancient Samaria » Samaria the capital of » Was a fenced city, and well provided with arms
2 Kings 10:3 (show verse)
select the most qualified of your master’s sons, set him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.
Ahab » King of israel » Sons of, murdered
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
2 Kings 10:4 (show verse)
However, they were terrified and reasoned, “Look, two kings couldn’t stand against him; how can we?”
Ahab » King of israel » Sons of, murdered
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
2 Kings 10:5 (show verse)
So the overseer of the palace, the overseer of the city, the elders, and the guardians sent a message to Jehu: “We are your servants, and we will do whatever you tell us. We will not make anyone king. Do whatever you think is right.”
Ahab » King of israel » Sons of, murdered
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
2 Kings 10:6 (show verse)
Then Jehu wrote them a second letter, saying:
If you are on my side, and if you will obey me, bring me the heads of your master’s sons at this time tomorrow at Jezreel.
All 70 of the king’s sons were being cared for by the city’s prominent men.
If you are on my side, and if you will obey me, bring me the heads of your master’s sons at this time tomorrow at Jezreel.
All 70 of the king’s sons were being cared for by the city’s prominent men.
Ahab » King of israel » Sons of, murdered
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
2 Kings 10:7 (show verse)
When the letter came to them, they took the king’s sons and slaughtered all 70, put their heads in baskets, and sent them to Jehu at Jezreel.
Ahab » King of israel » Sons of, murdered
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
2 Kings 10:8 (show verse)
When the messenger came and told him, “They have brought the heads of the king’s sons,” the king said, “Pile them in two heaps at the entrance of the gate until morning.”
Ahab » King of israel » Sons of, murdered
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Gates » Bodies of criminals exposed to view at
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
Children » Edict to murder » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Gates » Bodies of criminals exposed to view at
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Sons of ahab
2 Kings 10:9 (show verse)
The next morning when he went out and stood at the gate, he said to all the people, “You are innocent. It was I who conspired against my master and killed him. But who struck down all these?
2 Kings 10:10 (show verse)
Know, then, that not a word the Lord spoke against the house of Ahab will fail, for the Lord has done what He promised through His servant Elijah.”
2 Kings 10:11 (show verse)
So Jehu killed all who remained of the house of Ahab in Jezreel—all his great men, close friends, and priests—leaving him no survivors.
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jezreel » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Jehu kills king ahab, his wife, and friends at
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Leaders » Corrupt condemned » Idolatrous, examples of
priests » Corrupt condemned » Idolatrous, examples of
Religious » Corrupt condemned » Idolatrous, examples of
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jezreel » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Jehu kills king ahab, his wife, and friends at
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Leaders » Corrupt condemned » Idolatrous, examples of
priests » Corrupt condemned » Idolatrous, examples of
Religious » Corrupt condemned » Idolatrous, examples of
2 Kings 10:12 (show verse)
Then he set out and went on his way to Samaria. On the way, while he was at Beth-eked of the Shepherds,
2 Kings 10:13 (show verse)
Jehu met the relatives of Ahaziah king of Judah and asked, “Who are you?”
They answered, “We’re Ahaziah’s relatives. We’ve come down to greet the king’s sons and the queen mother’s sons.”
They answered, “We’re Ahaziah’s
2 Kings 10:14 (show verse)
Then Jehu ordered, “Take them alive.” So they took them alive and then slaughtered them at the pit of Beth-eked—42 men. He didn’t spare any of them.
2 Kings 10:15 (show verse)
When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab coming to meet him. He greeted him and then asked, “Is your heart one with mine?”
“It is,” Jehonadab replied.
Jehu said, “If it is, give me your hand.”
So he gave him his hand, and Jehu pulled him up into the chariot with him.
“It is,” Jehonadab replied.
Jehu said, “If it is,
So he gave him his hand, and Jehu pulled him up into the chariot with him.
Contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » Jehonadab's, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Hand » Of friendship
divine Hand » Taken » Jehonadab's, by jehu
hands » Taken » Jehonadab's, by jehu
hands » Treaties made by joining
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehonadab » Or jehonadab, son of rechab
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Or jehonadab, son of rechab
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » Jehonadab's, by jehu
Rechab » Father of jehonadab
Rechabites » The head of, assisted jehu in his conspiracy against the house of ahab
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Right » Hand taken » Jehonadab's, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Hand » Of friendship
divine Hand » Taken » Jehonadab's, by jehu
hands » Taken » Jehonadab's, by jehu
hands » Treaties made by joining
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Jehonadab » Or jehonadab, son of rechab
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Or jehonadab, son of rechab
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Personal contact » Taking the hand, expressive of fellowship and helpfulness » Jehonadab's, by jehu
Rechab » Father of jehonadab
Rechabites » The head of, assisted jehu in his conspiracy against the house of ahab
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Right » Hand taken » Jehonadab's, by jehu
2 Kings 10:16 (show verse)
Then he said, “Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord!” So he let him ride with him in his chariot.
Display » In religious service
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Ostentation » In religious service
Rechabites » The head of, assisted jehu in his conspiracy against the house of ahab
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Zeal » UnGodly men sometimes pretend to
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Ostentation » In religious service
Rechabites » The head of, assisted jehu in his conspiracy against the house of ahab
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Zeal » UnGodly men sometimes pretend to
2 Kings 10:17 (show verse)
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.
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Rechabites » The head of, assisted jehu in his conspiracy against the house of ahab
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Rechabites » The head of, assisted jehu in his conspiracy against the house of ahab
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
2 Kings 10:18 (show verse)
Then Jehu brought all the people together and said to them, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot.
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » All worshipers of, destroyed by jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Deception » Religious persons guilty of
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » Temptation to deceit, examples of
Treachery » Of jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Deception » Religious persons guilty of
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Temptation » Evil companionships, ruinous influence of » Temptation to deceit, examples of
Treachery » Of jehu
2 Kings 10:19 (show verse)
Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. None must be missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” However, Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal.
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » All worshipers of, destroyed by jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Dissimulation » Examples of
Duplicity » Dissimulation, examples of
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Dissimulation » Examples of
Duplicity » Dissimulation, examples of
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
2 Kings 10:20 (show verse)
Jehu commanded, “Consecrate a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they called one.
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » All worshipers of, destroyed by jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Idolatry » Accompanied by feasts
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Idolatry » Accompanied by feasts
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
2 Kings 10:21 (show verse)
Then Jehu sent messengers throughout all Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; there was not a man left who did not come. They entered the temple of Baal, and it was filled from one end to the other.
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » All worshipers of, destroyed by jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Idol » Temples
Idolatrous » priests » Temples
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Temple » Idolatrous » Of baal, at samaria
Treachery » Of jehu
false Worship » Brazen serpent places devoted to idolatry » Idolatrous temples
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Idol » Temples
Idolatrous » priests » Temples
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Temple » Idolatrous » Of baal, at samaria
Treachery » Of jehu
false Worship » Brazen serpent places devoted to idolatry » Idolatrous temples
2 Kings 10:22 (show verse)
Then he said to the custodian of the wardrobe, “Bring out the garments for all the servants of Baal.” So he brought out their garments.
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » All worshipers of, destroyed by jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Dress » Uniform vestments kept in store for worshipers of baal
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Dress » Uniform vestments kept in store for worshipers of baal
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
2 Kings 10:23 (show verse)
Then Jehu and Jehonadab son of Rechab entered the temple of Baal, and Jehu said to the servants of Baal, “Look carefully to see that there are no servants of the Lord here among you—only servants of Baal.”
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » All worshipers of, destroyed by jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Dress » Uniform vestments kept in store for worshipers of baal
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Rechab » Father of jehonadab
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Dress » Uniform vestments kept in store for worshipers of baal
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Jonadab » Also called jehonadab » A rechabite and companion of jehu
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Rechab » Father of jehonadab
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
2 Kings 10:24 (show verse)
Then they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings.
Now Jehu had stationed 80 men outside, and he warned them, “Whoever allows any of the men I am delivering into your hands to escape will forfeit his life for theirs.”
Now Jehu had stationed 80 men outside, and he warned them, “Whoever allows any of the men I am delivering into your hands to escape will forfeit his life for theirs.”
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » All worshipers of, destroyed by jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With sacrifices
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Idolatry » Objects of, worshipped » With sacrifices
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
2 Kings 10:25 (show verse)
When he finished offering the burnt offering, Jehu said to the guards and officers, “Go in and kill them. Don’t let anyone out.” So they struck them down with the sword. Then the guards and officers threw the bodies out and went into the inner room of the temple of Baal.
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » All worshipers of, destroyed by jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
2 Kings 10:26 (show verse)
They brought out the pillars of the temple of Baal and burned them
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
2 Kings 10:27 (show verse)
and tore down the pillar of Baal. Then they tore down the temple of Baal and made it a latrine—which it is to this day.
Awakenings and religious reforms » Religious reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
religious Reforms » Names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehu
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Temple » Idolatrous » Of baal, at samaria
Treachery » Of jehu
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
religious Reforms » Names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehu
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Temple » Idolatrous » Of baal, at samaria
Treachery » Of jehu
2 Kings 10:28 (show verse)
Jehu eliminated Baal worship from Israel,
Confidence » Betrayed » The worshipers of baal, by jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
Enthusiasm » Instances of » Jehu
Falsehood » Instances of » Jehu lied to the worshipers of baal in order to gain the advantage over them and destroy them
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » Jehu
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Religious zeal of, in killing idolaters
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Massacre » Instances of » Worshipers of baal
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehu
Samaria » City of, built by omri » Temple of, destroyed
Treachery » Of jehu
2 Kings 10:29 (show verse)
but he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit—worshiping the gold calves that were in Bethel and Dan.
Beth-el » A city » A city north of jerusalem » Jeroboam institutes idolatrous worship at
Calf » Images of, set up in beth-el and dan by jeroboam
Calf » Worshiped » By jehu
Calves of jeroboam » Worship of » Adopted by succeeding kings
Calves of jeroboam » Called the » Golden calves
Images » Other objects of worship » The golden calves of jeroboam, set up in dan and bethel
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » King of israel, son of nimshi
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Jehu, departing not from the sins of jeroboam
false Worship » Other objects of worship » The golden calves of jeroboam, set up in dan and bethel
FALSE » Other objects of worship » The golden calves of jeroboam, set up in dan and bethel
Calf » Images of, set up in beth-el and dan by jeroboam
Calf » Worshiped » By jehu
Calves of jeroboam » Worship of » Adopted by succeeding kings
Calves of jeroboam » Called the » Golden calves
Images » Other objects of worship » The golden calves of jeroboam, set up in dan and bethel
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » King of israel, son of nimshi
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Jehu, departing not from the sins of jeroboam
false Worship » Other objects of worship » The golden calves of jeroboam, set up in dan and bethel
FALSE » Other objects of worship » The golden calves of jeroboam, set up in dan and bethel
2 Kings 10:30 (show verse)
Nevertheless, the Lord said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.”
Inconsistency » Instances of » Jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Prophecies concerning
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Four generations of jehu's descendants to sit upon the throne of israel
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Zachariah » Son of jeroboam, and the last of the household of jehu
religious Intolerance » Exemplified by » Jehu
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Prophecies concerning
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Prophecy » Miscellaneous, fulfilled » Four generations of jehu's descendants to sit upon the throne of israel
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Jehu
Zachariah » Son of jeroboam, and the last of the household of jehu
2 Kings 10:31 (show verse)
Yet Jehu was not careful to follow the instruction of the Lord God of Israel with all his heart. He did not turn from the sins that Jeroboam had caused Israel to commit.
2 Kings 10:32 (show verse)
In those days the Lord began to reduce the size of Israel. Hazael defeated the Israelites throughout their territory:
Bashan » Invaded and taken by hazael, king of syria
Gad » A tribe of israel » Struck by the king of syria
Gilead » King of syria » Hazael » smites » Land of
Hazael » Conquests by
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » His territory invaded by hazael, king of syria
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
The tribe of Reuben » Invaded and conquered by hazael king of syria
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Hazael, committing pillage (plundering)
Gad » A tribe of israel » Struck by the king of syria
Gilead » King of syria » Hazael » smites » Land of
Hazael » Conquests by
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » His territory invaded by hazael, king of syria
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
The tribe of Reuben » Invaded and conquered by hazael king of syria
Rulers' » Wicked » Instances of » Hazael, committing pillage (plundering)
2 Kings 10:33 (show verse)
from the Jordan eastward, all the land of Gilead—the Gadites, the Reubenites, and the Manassites—from Aroer which is by the Arnon Valley through Gilead to Bashan.
Aroer » A city » A city of the amorites in the valley of the river arnon » Taken by hazael
Bashan » Invaded and taken by hazael, king of syria
Gad » A tribe of israel » Struck by the king of syria
The tribe of Gad » Subdued by hazael king of syria
Gilead » Land of, east of the jordan
Gilead » King of syria » Hazael » smites » Land of
Hazael » Conquests by
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » His territory invaded by hazael, king of syria
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Manasseh » Tribe of » Reallotment of the territory to, by hazael
Manasseh » Tribe of » Struck down by hazael
The tribe of Reuben » Invaded and conquered by hazael king of syria
Bashan » Invaded and taken by hazael, king of syria
Gad » A tribe of israel » Struck by the king of syria
The tribe of Gad » Subdued by hazael king of syria
Gilead » Land of, east of the jordan
Gilead » King of syria » Hazael » smites » Land of
Hazael » Conquests by
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » His territory invaded by hazael, king of syria
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Manasseh » Tribe of » Reallotment of the territory to, by hazael
Manasseh » Tribe of » Struck down by hazael
The tribe of Reuben » Invaded and conquered by hazael king of syria
2 Kings 10:34 (show verse)
Now the rest of the events of Jehu’s reign, along with all his accomplishments and all his might, are written in the Historical Record of Israel’s Kings.
2 Kings 10:35 (show verse)
Jehu rested with his fathers and was buried in Samaria. His son Jehoahaz became king in his place.
Israel » Kings before the division of the kingdom kings of » 11 jehoahaz (a)
Jehoahaz » Son of jehu, king of israel
Jehoahaz » Son of jehu and king of israel
Jehu » King of israel, son of nimshi
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Death of
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 11 jehoahaz (a)
Jehoahaz » Son of jehu, king of israel
Jehoahaz » Son of jehu and king of israel
Jehu » King of israel, son of nimshi
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Death of
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehu
Kings of israel » Kings of israel » 11 jehoahaz (a)
2 Kings 10:36 (show verse)
The length of Jehu’s reign over Israel in Samaria was 28 years.