Lexham English Bible

2 Kings 10:17-22 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

17. Then he came to Samaria and killed all who remained to Ahab in Samaria until he wiped them out according to the word of Yahweh which he had spoken to Elijah.

18. Then Jehu assembled all of the people and said to them, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will worship him greatly.

19. So then, summon to me all of the prophets of Baal and all of his servants and his priests; no man should fail to come, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Anyone who fails to come shall not live!” Now Jehu was acting with cunning in order to destroy the servants of Baal.

20. Then Jehu said, “Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal!” So they proclaimed it.

21. Jehu sent word through all of Israel, and all of the servants of Baal came; there did not remain a man who did not come. They came to the house of Baal so that the house of Baal was filled from wall to wall.

22. He said to the one who was over the wardrobe, “Bring out clothing for all of the servants of Baal.” So he brought the clothing out for them.