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Chapter 10
Verse 20

2 Kings 10:20

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Berean Standard Bible

And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jehu said, Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.

Bible in Basic English

And Jehu said, Let there be a special holy meeting for the worship of Baal. So a public statement was made.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he said: Proclaim a festival for Baal. And he called,

Free Bible Version

Jehu gave the order, “Call a religious assembly to honor Baal!” So they did so.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Iehu sayd, Proclaime a solemne assemblie for Baal. And they proclaimed it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.

Translation for Translators

Then Jehu commanded, “Announce that we are going to set aside a day to honor Baal.” So they did that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jehu said, “Set a time to have an assembly for Baal.” So they announced it.

Noah Webster Bible

And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it .

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehu saith, 'Sanctify a restraint for Baal;' and they proclaim [it].

Context

Jehu Kills the Priests of Baal

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.

Summary

In this verse, Jehu calls for a solemn assembly to worship Baal, gathering all the worshipers and priests of Baal in one place. Jehu's intention was to deceive the people into thinking he was a devout worshiper of Baal, while his true motive was to destroy all the followers of Baal. This cunning strategy allowed Jehu to eliminate Baal worship from Israel, fulfilling God's command to eradicate idolatry from the land. It demonstrates the importance of discernment and strategic planning in carrying out God's will, even through unconventional means.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

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 would have appointed and proclaimed for Baal, that the people might be at leisure to attend: and they proclaimed it; according to his order, in Samaria.

2 Kings 10:20

Jehu Kills the Priests of Baal

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.

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Berean Standard Bible

And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jehu said, Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.

Bible in Basic English

And Jehu said, Let there be a special holy meeting for the worship of Baal. So a public statement was made.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And he said: Proclaim a festival for Baal. And he called,

Free Bible Version

Jehu gave the order, “Call a religious assembly to honor Baal!” So they did so.

Geneva Bible 1599

And Iehu sayd, Proclaime a solemne assemblie for Baal. And they proclaimed it.

King James (Authorized) Version

And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.

Translation for Translators

Then Jehu commanded, “Announce that we are going to set aside a day to honor Baal.” So they did that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Jehu said, “Set a time to have an assembly for Baal.” So they announced it.

Noah Webster Bible

And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it .

World English Bible

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

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehu saith, 'Sanctify a restraint for Baal;' and they proclaim [it].