2 Kings 10:17

Verse

When Jehu came to Samaria, he struck down everyone belonging to Ahab who remained there, until he had destroyed them, according to the word that the LORD had spoken to Elijah.

American Standard Version (1901)

And when he came to Samaria, he smote all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the word of Jehovah, which he spake to Elijah.

Bible in Basic English

And when he came to Samaria, he put to death all those of Ahab's family who were still in Samaria, till there were no more of them, as the Lord had said to Elijah.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And brought him into Samaria. And he slew all that were left of Achab in Samaria, to a man, according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke by Elias.

Free Bible Version

When Jehu arrived in Samaria, he went around killing everyone who was left of Ahab's family until he had killed all of them, just as the Lord had said through Elijah.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained vnto Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the worde of the Lord, which he spake to Eliiah.

King James (Authorized) Version

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 spake to Elijah.

Translation for Translators

When they arrived in Samaria, Jehu killed all of Ahab’s relatives who were still alive. He did not ◄spare any of them/allow any of them to remain alive►. That was what Yahweh told Elijah would happen.

Unlocked Literal Bible

When he came to Samaria, Jehu killed all who remained from Ahab's descendants in Samaria, until he had destroyed Ahab's royal line, just as was told them before by the word of Yahweh, which he had spoken to Elijah.

Noah Webster Bible

And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained to Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the LORD, which he spoke to Elijah.

World English Bible

When he came to Samaria, he struck all who remained to Ahab in Samaria, until he had destroyed them, according to Yahweh’s word which he spoke to Elijah.

Young's Literal Translation

And he cometh in to Samaria, and smiteth all those left to Ahab in Samaria, till his destroying him, according to the word of Jehovah that He spake unto Elisha.

Context

Ahab’s Seventy Sons Killed

¹⁶saying, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD!” So he had him ride in his chariot.¹⁷When Jehu came to Samaria, he struck down everyone belonging to Ahab who remained there, until he had destroyed them, according to the word that the LORD had spoken to Elijah.

Summary

In this verse, Jehu gathers all the people of Israel and deceives them into worshipping Baal, a false god. Despite his zeal in destroying the followers of Baal, Jehu himself falls into idolatry by promoting the worship of this pagan deity. This highlights the danger of compromising one's faith and the importance of staying true to God's commandments, as even those who appear righteous can be led astray. It serves as a cautionary tale about the consequences of allowing idolatry and deception to infiltrate one's life, emphasizing the need for unwavering devotion to the one true God.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria,.... All that were in any connection with him, as related to his family, or as ministers of his in civil or religious things: till he had destroyed him; his whole house, as he was ordered: according to the word of the Lord, which he spake to Elijah; which is observed, to show the exact fulfilment of prophecy, see Kg1 21:21.