10:1 Now Ahab had seventy sons living in the city of Samaria. So Jehu wrote a letter and sent copies to Samaria, to the officials of the city, to the leaders of the people, and to the guardians of King Ahab's sons. The letter said,
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 1 , Now Ahab had seventy sons living in the city of Samaria. So Jehu wrote a letter and sent copies to Samaria, to the officials of the city, to the leaders of the people, and to the guardians of King Ahab's sons. The letter said,
10:2 'The king's sons are with you, and you have at your disposal chariots, horses, a fortified city, and weapons. As soon as you receive this letter,
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 2 , 'The king's sons are with you, and you have at your disposal chariots, horses, a fortified city, and weapons. As soon as you receive this letter,
10:3 select the best qualified of King Ahab's sons to be your king, and prepare to fight for Ahab's dynasty.'
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 3 , select the best qualified of King Ahab's sons to be your king, and prepare to fight for Ahab's dynasty.'
10:4 But they were paralyzed with fear and said, 'Two kings couldn't stand against this man! What can we do?'
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 4 , But they were paralyzed with fear and said, 'Two kings couldn't stand against this man! What can we do?'
10:5 So the palace and city administrators, together with the other leaders and the guardians of the king's sons, sent this message to Jehu: 'We are your servants and will do anything you tell us. We will not make anyone king; do whatever you think is best.'
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 5 , So the palace and city administrators, together with the other leaders and the guardians of the king's sons, sent this message to Jehu: 'We are your servants and will do anything you tell us. We will not make anyone king; do whatever you think is best.'
10:6 Jehu responded with a second letter: 'If you are on my side and are going to obey me, bring the heads of the king's sons to me at Jezreel at about this time tomorrow.' Now the seventy sons of the king were being cared for by the leaders of Samaria, where they had been raised since childhood.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 6 , Jehu responded with a second letter: 'If you are on my side and are going to obey me, bring the heads of the king's sons to me at Jezreel at about this time tomorrow.' Now the seventy sons of the king were being cared for by the leaders of Samaria, where they had been raised since childhood.
10:7 When the letter arrived, the leaders killed all seventy of the king's sons. They placed their heads in baskets and presented them to Jehu at Jezreel.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 7 , When the letter arrived, the leaders killed all seventy of the king's sons. They placed their heads in baskets and presented them to Jehu at Jezreel.
10:8 A messenger went to Jehu and said, 'They have brought the heads of the king's sons.' So Jehu ordered, 'Pile them in two heaps at the entrance of the city gate, and leave them there until morning.'
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 8 , A messenger went to Jehu and said, 'They have brought the heads of the king's sons.' So Jehu ordered, 'Pile them in two heaps at the entrance of the city gate, and leave them there until morning.'
10:9 In the morning he went out and spoke to the crowd that had gathered around them. 'You aren't to blame,' he told them. 'I am the one who conspired against my master and killed him. But who killed all these?
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 9 , In the morning he went out and spoke to the crowd that had gathered around them. 'You aren't to blame,' he told them. 'I am the one who conspired against my master and killed him. But who killed all these?
10:10 You can be sure that the message of the LORD that was spoken concerning Ahab's family will not fail. The LORD declared through his servant Elijah that this would happen.'
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 10 , You can be sure that the message of the LORD that was spoken concerning Ahab's family will not fail. The LORD declared through his servant Elijah that this would happen.'
10:11 Then Jehu killed all of Ahab's relatives living in Jezreel and all his important officials, personal friends, and priests. So Ahab was left without a single survivor.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 11 , Then Jehu killed all of Ahab's relatives living in Jezreel and all his important officials, personal friends, and priests. So Ahab was left without a single survivor.
10:12 Then Jehu set out for Samaria. Along the way, while he was at Beth-eked of the Shepherds,
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 12 , Then Jehu set out for Samaria. Along the way, while he was at Beth-eked of the Shepherds,
10:13 he met some relatives of King Ahaziah of Judah. 'Who are you?' he asked them. And they replied, 'We are relatives of King Ahaziah. We are going to visit the sons of King Ahab and the queen mother.'
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 13 , he met some relatives of King Ahaziah of Judah. 'Who are you?' he asked them. And they replied, 'We are relatives of King Ahaziah. We are going to visit the sons of King Ahab and the queen mother.'
10:14 'Take them alive!' Jehu shouted to his men. And they captured all forty-two of them and killed them at the well of Beth-eked. None of them escaped.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 14 , 'Take them alive!' Jehu shouted to his men. And they captured all forty-two of them and killed them at the well of Beth-eked. None of them escaped.
10:15 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.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 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.
10:16 Then Jehu said, 'Now come with me, and see how devoted I am to the LORD.' So Jehonadab rode along with him.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 16 , Then Jehu said, 'Now come with me, and see how devoted I am to the LORD.' So Jehonadab rode along with him.
10:17 When Jehu arrived in Samaria, he killed everyone who was left there from Ahab's family, just as the LORD had promised through Elijah.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 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.
10:18 Then Jehu called a meeting of all the people of the city and said to them, 'Ahab hardly worshiped Baal at all compared to the way I will worship him!
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 18 , Then Jehu called a meeting of all the people of the city and said to them, 'Ahab hardly worshiped Baal at all compared to the way I will worship him!
10:19 Summon all the prophets and worshipers of Baal, and call together all his priests. See to it that every one of them comes, for I am going to offer a great sacrifice to Baal. Any of Baal's worshipers who fail to come will be put to death.' But Jehu's plan was to destroy all the worshipers of Baal.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 19 , Summon all the prophets and worshipers of Baal, and call together all his priests. See to it that every one of them comes, for I am going to offer a great sacrifice to Baal. Any of Baal's worshipers who fail to come will be put to death.' But Jehu's plan was to destroy all the worshipers of Baal.
10:20 Then Jehu ordered, 'Prepare a solemn assembly to worship Baal!' So they did.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 20 , Then Jehu ordered, 'Prepare a solemn assembly to worship Baal!' So they did.
10:21 He sent messengers throughout all Israel summoning those who worshiped Baal. They all came and filled the temple of Baal from one end to the other.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 21 , He sent messengers throughout all Israel summoning those who worshiped Baal. They all came and filled the temple of Baal from one end to the other.
10:22 And Jehu instructed the keeper of the wardrobe, 'Be sure that every worshiper of Baal wears one of these robes.' So robes were given to them.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 22 , And Jehu instructed the keeper of the wardrobe, 'Be sure that every worshiper of Baal wears one of these robes.' So robes were given to them.
10:23 Then Jehu went into the temple of Baal with Jehonadab son of Recab. Jehu said to the worshipers of Baal, 'Make sure that only those who worship Baal are here. Don't let anyone in who worships the LORD!'
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 23 , Then Jehu went into the temple of Baal with Jehonadab son of Recab. Jehu said to the worshipers of Baal, 'Make sure that only those who worship Baal are here. Don't let anyone in who worships the LORD!'
10:24 So they were all inside the temple to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had surrounded the building with eighty of his men and had warned them, 'If you let anyone escape, you will pay for it with your own life.'
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 24 , So they were all inside the temple to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had surrounded the building with eighty of his men and had warned them, 'If you let anyone escape, you will pay for it with your own life.'
10:25 As soon as Jehu had finished sacrificing the burnt offering, he commanded his guards and officers, 'Go in and kill all of them. Don't let a single one escape!' So they killed them all with their swords, and the guards and officers dragged their bodies outside. Then Jehu's men went into the fortress of the temple of Baal.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 25 , As soon as Jehu had finished sacrificing the burnt offering, he commanded his guards and officers, 'Go in and kill all of them. Don't let a single one escape!' So they killed them all with their swords, and the guards and officers dragged their bodies outside. Then Jehu's men went into the fortress of the temple of Baal.
10:26 They dragged out the sacred pillar used in the worship of Baal and destroyed it.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 26 , They dragged out the sacred pillar used in the worship of Baal and destroyed it.
10:27 They broke down the sacred pillar of Baal and wrecked the temple of Baal, converting it into a public toilet. That is what it is used for to this day.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 27 , They broke down the sacred pillar of Baal and wrecked the temple of Baal, converting it into a public toilet. That is what it is used for to this day.
10:28 Thus, Jehu destroyed every trace of Baal worship from Israel.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 28 , Thus, Jehu destroyed every trace of Baal worship from Israel.
10:29 He did not, however, destroy the gold calves at Bethel and Dan, the great sin that Jeroboam son of Nebat had led Israel to commit.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 29 , He did not, however, destroy the gold calves at Bethel and Dan, the great sin that Jeroboam son of Nebat had led Israel to commit.
10:30 Nonetheless the LORD said to Jehu, 'You have done well in following my instructions to destroy the family of Ahab. Because of this I will cause your descendants to be the kings of Israel down to the fourth generation.'
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 30 , Nonetheless the LORD said to Jehu, 'You have done well in following my instructions to destroy the family of Ahab. Because of this I will cause your descendants to be the kings of Israel down to the fourth generation.'
10:31 But Jehu did not obey the law of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He refused to turn from the sins of idolatry that Jeroboam had led Israel to commit.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 31 , But Jehu did not obey the law of the LORD, the God of Israel, with all his heart. He refused to turn from the sins of idolatry that Jeroboam had led Israel to commit.
10:32 At about that time the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel's territory. King Hazael conquered several sections of the country
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 32 , At about that time the LORD began to reduce the size of Israel's territory. King Hazael conquered several sections of the country
10:33 east of the Jordan River, including all of Gilead, Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh. He conquered the area from the town of Aroer by the Arnon Gorge to as far north as Gilead and Bashan.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 33 , east of the Jordan River, including all of Gilead, Gad, Reuben, and Manasseh. He conquered the area from the town of Aroer by the Arnon Gorge to as far north as Gilead and Bashan.
10:34 The rest of the events in Jehu's reign and all his deeds and achievements are recorded in 'The Book of the History of the Kings of Israel.'
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 34 , The rest of the events in Jehu's reign and all his deeds and achievements are recorded in 'The Book of the History of the Kings of Israel.'
10:35 When Jehu died, he was buried with his ancestors in Samaria. Then his son Jehoahaz became the next king.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 35 , When Jehu died, he was buried with his ancestors in Samaria. Then his son Jehoahaz became the next king.
10:36 In all, Jehu reigned over Israel from Samaria for twenty-eight years.
The NLT Book of 2Kings , Chapter 10 , Verse 36 , In all, Jehu reigned over Israel from Samaria for twenty-eight years.
