Bible Commentary

And Jehu went, and Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house of Baal, and said unto the worshipers of Baal, Search, and look that there be here with you none of the servants of the LORD, but the worshipers of Baal only. 23. Search, and look, &c.] Not only did he manifest anxiety that … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:23”

And he said unto him that [was] over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshipers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments. 22. he said unto him that was over the vestry ] The vestry must have belonged to the house of Baal; we cannot suppose that the king’s wardrobe-keeper had a … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:22”

And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshipers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was full from one end to another. 21. And Jehu sent through all Israel ] Here the LXX. … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:21”

And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed [it]. 20. Proclaim [R.V. Sanctify ] a solemn assembly ] The verb is not the same which is correctly rendered ‘they proclaimed’ in the next clause. It is constantly rendered ‘Sanctify’ elsewhere. Cf. Exo 13:12; Jos 7:13; Joe 1:14; Joe 2:15-16; and is … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:20”

Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice [to do] to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did [it] in subtlety, to the intent that he might destroy the worshipers of … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:19”

And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; [but] Jehu shall serve him much. 18 31. Jehu by subtilty destroys the worshippers of Baal and the house of Baal. He walks in the ways of Jeroboam (Not in Chronicles) 18. Ahab served Baal a little ] Hitherto … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:18”

And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the LORD, which he spoke to Elijah. 17. all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria ] i.e. Others more remotely connected with the royal family than the direct descendants. The … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:17”

And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD. So they made him ride in his chariot. 16. see my zeal for the Lord ] This was the boast of a man who did not know his own heart. He had some zeal and manifested it in the destruction of Baal, … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:16”

And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab [coming] to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart [is] with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give [me] thine hand. And he gave [him] his hand; … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:15”

And he said, Take them alive. And they took them alive, and slew them at the pit of the shearing house, [even] two and forty men; neither left he any of them. 14. Take them alive ] i.e. Make them prisoners. Perhaps for a moment he was uncertain what he should do with them, however … Continue reading “Exegetical and Hermeneutical Commentary of 2 Kings 10:14”