2 Kings 10:20
2 Kings 10:20 in Multiple Translations
And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it.
And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.
And Jehu said, Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.
And Jehu said, Let there be a special holy meeting for the worship of Baal. So a public statement was made.
Jehu gave the order, “Call a religious assembly to honor Baal!” So they did so.
And Iehu sayd, Proclaime a solemne assemblie for Baal. And they proclaimed it.
And Jehu saith, 'Sanctify a restraint for Baal;' and they proclaim [it].
Jehu said, “Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal!” So they proclaimed it.
And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it .
And he said: Proclaim a festival for Baal. And he called,
Then Jehu commanded, “Announce that we are going to set aside a day to honor Baal.” So they did that.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 10:20
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2 Kings 10:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
יֵה֗וּא
קַדְּשׁ֧וּ
עֲצָרָ֛ה
לַ/בַּ֖עַל
וַ/יִּקְרָֽאוּ
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
to say
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
יֵה֗וּא
Yêhûwʼ
H3058
Jehu
N-proper
קַדְּשׁ֧וּ
qâdash
H6942
to consecrate
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
עֲצָרָ֛ה
ʻătsârâh
H6116
assembly
N-fs
לַ/בַּ֖עַל
Baʻal
H1168
Baal
Prep | N-proper
וַ/יִּקְרָֽאוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 10:20
וַ/יֹּ֣אמֶר
ʼâmar
H559
"to say"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.
Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)
Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.
יֵה֗וּא
Yêhûwʼ
H3058
"Jehu"
N-proper
Jehu was the name of several Israelites, including a king who overthrew the dynasty of Omri and a prophet who lived during the time of Baasha and Jehoshaphat. His name means Jehovah is He.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.3 § Jehu = "Jehovah is He" 1) the king of the northern kingdom Israel who overthrew the dynasty of Omri 2) son of Hanani and an Israelite prophet in the time of Baasha and Jehoshaphat 3) the Antothite, a Benjamite, one of David's mighty warriors 4) a descendant of Judah of the house of Hezron 5) son of Josibiah and a chief of the tribe of Simeon
Usage: Occurs in 54 OT verses. KJV: Jehu. See also: 1 Kings 16:1; 2 Kings 10:19; Hosea 1:4.
קַדְּשׁ֧וּ
qâdash
H6942
"to consecrate"
V-Piel-Impv-2mp
To consecrate means to set something or someone apart as holy or sacred, like the priests in Exodus. This word is about making something clean or pure. It is used in the Bible to describe sacred rituals and moral purity.
Definition: : consecate/sanctify 1) to consecrate, sanctify, prepare, dedicate, be hallowed, be holy, be sanctified, be separate 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be set apart, be consecrated 1a2) to be hallowed 1a3) consecrated, tabooed 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to show oneself sacred or majestic 1b2) to be honoured, be treated as sacred 1b3) to be holy 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to set apart as sacred, consecrate, dedicate 1c2) to observe as holy, keep sacred 1c3) to honour as sacred, hallow 1c4) to consecrate 1d) (Pual) 1d1) to be consecrated 1d2) consecrated, dedicated 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set apart, devote, consecrate 1e2) to regard or treat as sacred or hallow 1e3) to consecrate 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to keep oneself apart or separate 1f2) to cause Himself to be hallowed (of God) 1f3) to be observed as holy 1f4) to consecrate oneself
Usage: Occurs in 154 OT verses. KJV: appoint, bid, consecrate, dedicate, defile, hallow, (be, keep) holy(-er, place), keep, prepare, proclaim, purify, sanctify(-ied one, self), [idiom] wholly. See also: Genesis 2:3; 2 Samuel 11:4; Isaiah 5:16.
עֲצָרָ֛ה
ʻătsârâh
H6116
"assembly"
N-fs
In the Bible, this word refers to a solemn assembly or a sacred meeting, often held on a festival or holiday. It appears in the book of Leviticus, describing a gathering of the Israelites. The word is used to describe a special and important event.
Definition: 1) assembly, solemn assembly 1a) assembly (sacred or festive meeting) 1b) assemblage, company, group
Usage: Occurs in 11 OT verses. KJV: (solemn) assembly (meeting). See also: Leviticus 23:36; Nehemiah 8:18; Isaiah 1:13.
לַ/בַּ֖עַל
Baʻal
H1168
"Baal"
Prep | N-proper
Refers to the Phoenician deity Baal, mentioned in the books of Numbers and Judges as a false god.
Definition: § Baal = "lord" esp. lord, specif. as divine name, Baal supreme male divinity of the Phoenicians or Canaanites
Usage: Occurs in 68 OT verses. KJV: Baal, (plural) Baalim. See also: Judges 2:11; 2 Kings 10:28; Jeremiah 2:8.
וַ/יִּקְרָֽאוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 10:20
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- Context
- Cross References
- 2 Kings 10:20 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 10:20
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 10:20
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:20
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:20
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:20
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 10:20
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 10:20
- Sermons on 2 Kings 10:20
Context — Jehu Kills the Priests of Baal
18Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot.
19Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal.
20And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it.
21Then Jehu sent word throughout Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; there was not a man who failed to show. They entered the temple of Baal, and it was filled from end to end. 22And Jehu said to the keeper of the wardrobe, “Bring out garments for all the servants of Baal.” So he brought out garments for them.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Joel 1:14 | Consecrate a fast; proclaim a solemn assembly! Gather the elders and all the residents of the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD. |
| 2 | Exodus 32:5 | When Aaron saw this, he built an altar before the calf and proclaimed: “Tomorrow shall be a feast to the LORD.” |
| 3 | 1 Kings 18:19–20 | Now summon all Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel, along with the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel’s table.” So Ahab summoned all the Israelites and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel. |
| 4 | 1 Kings 21:12 | They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people. |
2 Kings 10:20 Summary
In 2 Kings 10:20, Jehu commands the people to proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal, which means he's calling all the people who worship Baal to come together. But, as we see in 2 Kings 10:18-19, Jehu's intention is not to worship Baal, but to destroy the servants of Baal, which is in line with God's command to eradicate idolatry in Deuteronomy 13:6-10. This shows us that God is a God of justice and righteousness, who will not tolerate idolatry, and that He sometimes uses unexpected means to achieve His purposes, as stated in Isaiah 55:8-9. We can learn from Jehu's actions that we should be careful not to compromise with the world and its idols, and instead, stand firm in our faith and allegiance to the one true God, as encouraged in 1 Corinthians 10:21-22.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Jehu's intention in proclaiming a solemn assembly for Baal?
Jehu's intention was to gather all the servants of Baal in one place so he could destroy them, as seen in 2 Kings 10:18-19 where he acts deceptively to achieve this goal, similar to the way God sometimes uses deception to achieve His purposes, as in 1 Kings 22:20-23.
Was Jehu's action of proclaiming a solemn assembly for Baal a form of worship?
No, Jehu's action was not a form of worship, but rather a clever tactic to gather the servants of Baal, as stated in 2 Kings 10:19, Jehu was acting deceptively to destroy the servants of Baal, which is in line with God's command to eradicate idolatry in Deuteronomy 13:6-10.
How does this verse relate to the overall theme of 2 Kings?
This verse is part of the larger narrative of 2 Kings, which highlights the consequences of idolatry and the importance of obedience to God, as seen in 2 Kings 10:18-22, where Jehu's actions ultimately lead to the destruction of the servants of Baal, illustrating the theme of God's judgment on idolatry, similar to 1 Kings 21:25-26.
What can we learn from Jehu's actions in this verse?
We can learn that God sometimes uses unexpected means to achieve His purposes, and that His ways are not always our ways, as stated in Isaiah 55:8-9, and that He is a God of justice and righteousness, who will not tolerate idolatry, as seen in Deuteronomy 32:4.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be unknowingly serving idols in my life, and how can I rid myself of them?
- How can I, like Jehu, take a stand against the idols in my life and proclaim my allegiance to the one true God?
- In what ways can I be more intentional about seeking God's will and purposes, even when it's difficult or uncomfortable?
- What are some areas in my life where I may be compromising with the world, and how can I take a stand for what is right?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 10:20
And Jehu said, proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal,.... Such as with the Jews was an holy convocation, when they were forbidden and restrained from doing any work on that day; and such a day Jehu
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 10:20
And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:20
Proclaim, Heb. sanctify. Prepare yourselves and all things necessary for this solemn day, and sacrifice, and feast, which I intend to keep.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:20
2 Kings 10:20 And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed [it].Ver. 20. Proclaim a solemn assembly.] See on 2 Kings 10:18.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:20
(20) Proclaim a solemn assembly.—Rather, Sanctify a solemn meeting (Isaiah 1:13). Every person who wished to attend would have to “sanctify,” or purify, himself in due form. They proclaimed—i.e., gave notice of the festival by criers “through all Israel” (2 Kings 10:21).
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 10:20
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. Exodus 13:12; Joshua 7:13; Joe 1:14; Joe 2:15-16; and is the word used of making a holy war. See Jeremiah 6:4; Jeremiah 51:27-28, &c., where ‘prepare’ is the appropriate translation. ‘Proclaim’ is found as the equivalent nowhere but here. a solemn assembly] The word (with a slightly different pointing) is used in Leviticus 23:36; Numbers 29:35; Deuteronomy 16:8; Nehemiah 8:18, of the solemn gatherings of God’s people for their sacred worship. Jehu by using such a term seems to be putting Baal entirely on a level with Jehovah, a proceeding that went, as he professed to do, beyond all Ahab’s practices.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 10:20
A solemn assembly - Jehu applies to his proposed gathering the sacred name assigned in the Law to the chiefest festivals of Yahweh (see Leviticus 23:36; Numbers 29:35; Deuteronomy 16:8).
Sermons on 2 Kings 10:20
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The Reproach of the Solemn Assembly by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker expresses concern about the negative effects of the prosperity gospel and false prophets on believers. He describes witnessing people engaging in strang |
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An Urgent Call to Prayer by Al Whittinghill | Al Whittinghill emphasizes the urgent need for prayer within the church, highlighting the significance of a Solemn Assembly as a time for believers to come together, set aside pers |
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Forgiveness by Don McClure | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the concept of forgiveness and how it relates to our relationship with God. He emphasizes that forgiveness is not a suggestion, but a commandm |
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Ireland Etc. & Revival by James A. Stewart | In this sermon, the speaker shares his experience of witnessing powerful prayer warriors who were deeply devoted to God. He emphasizes the importance of prayer and recounts a dange |
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Call a Sacred Assembly by Shane Idleman | This sermon emphasizes the need to call a sacred assembly, to gather together in prayer, fasting, and mourning for the direction of the church and the nation. It highlights the imp |
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Seeking Gods Face by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the importance of seeking God's face in times of trouble and spiritual decline. It recounts stories of individuals and communities who experienced revival an |
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3 Characteristics of a Sacred Assembly by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman emphasizes the significance of a Sacred Assembly, highlighting three key characteristics: the necessity of fasting to prepare the heart, the importance of gathering i |