2 Kings 10:26
2 Kings 10:26 in Multiple Translations
They brought out the sacred pillar of the temple of Baal and burned it.
And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burned them.
And they brought forth the pillars that were in the house of Baal, and burned them.
And they took out the image of Asherah from the house of Baal, and had it burned.
They dragged out the idol pillars and burned them.
And they brought out the images of the temple of Baal, and burnt them.
and bring out the standing-pillars of the house of Baal, and burn them,
They brought out the pillars that were in the house of Baal and burned them.
And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burned them.
And brought the statue out of Baal’s temple, and burnt it,
and they carried out the sacred pillar of Baal that was there, and they burned it.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 10:26
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2 Kings 10:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יֹּצִ֛אוּ
אֶת
מַצְּב֥וֹת
בֵּית
הַ/בַּ֖עַל
וַֽ/יִּשְׂרְפֽוּ/הָ
וַ/יֹּצִ֛אוּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
to come out
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מַצְּב֥וֹת
matstsêbâh
H4676
pillar
N-fp
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
place
N-ms
הַ/בַּ֖עַל
Baʻal
H1168
Baal
Art | N-proper
וַֽ/יִּשְׂרְפֽוּ/הָ
sâraph
H8313
to burn
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 10:26
וַ/יֹּצִ֛אוּ
yâtsâʼ
H3318
"to come out"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to go out or come out, and it's used in many different ways, like leaving a place or starting a new journey, as seen in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: : come/go_out/escape 1) to go out, come out, exit, go forth 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go or come out or forth, depart 1a2) to go forth (to a place) 1a3) to go forward, proceed to (to or toward something) 1a4) to come or go forth (with purpose or for result) 1a5) to come out of 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to cause to go or come out, bring out, lead out 1b2) to bring out of 1b3) to lead out 1b4) to deliver 1c) (Hophal) to be brought out or forth
Usage: Occurs in 991 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, appear, [idiom] assuredly, bear out, [idiom] begotten, break out, bring forth (out, up), carry out, come (abroad, out, thereat, without), [phrase] be condemned, depart(-ing, -ure), draw forth, in the end, escape, exact, fail, fall (out), fetch forth (out), get away (forth, hence, out), (able to, cause to, let) go abroad (forth, on, out), going out, grow, have forth (out), issue out, lay (lie) out, lead out, pluck out, proceed, pull out, put away, be risen, [idiom] scarce, send with commandment, shoot forth, spread, spring out, stand out, [idiom] still, [idiom] surely, take forth (out), at any time, [idiom] to (and fro), utter. See also: Genesis 1:12; Exodus 9:33; Leviticus 26:45.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מַצְּב֥וֹת
matstsêbâh
H4676
"pillar"
N-fp
A pillar or monument, sometimes used as a memorial or with an altar, like those found in Genesis and Exodus.
Definition: 1) pillar, mastaba, stump 1a) pillar 1a1) as monument, personal memorial 1a2) with an altar 1b)(Hoph) stock, stump (of tree)
Usage: Occurs in 31 OT verses. KJV: garrison, (standing) image, pillar. See also: Genesis 28:18; 1 Kings 14:23; Isaiah 19:19.
בֵּית
bayith
H1004
"place"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
הַ/בַּ֖עַל
Baʻal
H1168
"Baal"
Art | 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.
וַֽ/יִּשְׂרְפֽוּ/הָ
sâraph
H8313
"to burn"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to set something on fire, and is used in the Bible to describe burning or kindling flames, like in Psalm 83:14. It can also mean to utterly destroy something. The word is related to fire and burning, and is used in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to burn 1a) (Qal) to burn 1b) (Niphal) to be burned 1c) (Piel) burner, burning (participle) 1d) (Pual) to be burnt up, be burned Also means: sa.raph (סָרַף "to burn" H5635)
Usage: Occurs in 107 OT verses. KJV: (cause to, make a) burn((-ing), up) kindle, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 11:3; 1 Kings 13:2; Psalms 46:10.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 10:26
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- 2 Kings 10:26 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 10:26
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 10:26
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:26
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:26
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:26
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 10:26
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 10:26
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:26
Context — Jehu Kills the Priests of Baal
24And they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings. Now Jehu had stationed eighty men outside and warned them, “If anyone allows one of the men I am delivering into your hands to escape, he will forfeit his life for theirs.”
25When he had finished making the burnt offering, Jehu said to the guards and officers, “Go in and kill them. Do not let anyone out.” So the guards and officers put them to the sword, threw the bodies out, and went into the inner room of the temple of Baal.
26They brought out the sacred pillar of the temple of Baal and burned it.
27They also demolished the sacred pillar of Baal. Then they tore down the temple of Baal and made it into a latrine, which it is to this day. 28Thus Jehu eradicated Baal from Israel,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Kings 14:23 | They also built for themselves high places, sacred pillars, and Asherah poles on every high hill and under every green tree. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 3:2 | And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, but not as his father and mother had done. He removed the sacred pillar of Baal that his father had made. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 19:18 | They have cast their gods into the fire and destroyed them, for they were not gods, but only wood and stone—the work of human hands. |
| 4 | 2 Samuel 5:21 | There the Philistines abandoned their idols, and David and his men carried them away. |
2 Kings 10:26 Summary
In 2 Kings 10:26, we see Jehu and his men taking a bold step to destroy the sacred pillar of the temple of Baal, which was a symbol of false worship. This act represents their commitment to following God and rejecting idolatry, as commanded in Deuteronomy 13:6-10. Just like Jehu, we are called to surrender our own 'idols' and false worship to God, and to choose to honor Him with our lives, as seen in Romans 12:1-2. By doing so, we can experience true freedom and worship, and live a life that is pleasing to God.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the sacred pillar of the temple of Baal in 2 Kings 10:26?
The sacred pillar was a symbol of the idolatrous worship of Baal, and its destruction represents the rejection of false worship, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:3, where God commands the Israelites to destroy the idols of the nations they are displacing.
Why did Jehu and his men burn the sacred pillar of the temple of Baal?
They burned the pillar as an act of obedience to God, who had commanded the Israelites to rid themselves of idolatry, as stated in Deuteronomy 13:6-10, and to destroy the instruments of false worship, as seen in Exodus 32:20.
How does the burning of the sacred pillar relate to the broader context of 2 Kings 10?
The burning of the pillar is part of Jehu's efforts to eradicate the worship of Baal from Israel, as commissioned by God through the prophet Elisha in 2 Kings 9:1-10, and is a fulfillment of the prophecy in 1 Kings 21:21-24.
What can we learn from Jehu's actions in 2 Kings 10:26 about our own relationship with God?
Jehu's actions demonstrate the importance of wholehearted obedience to God, as seen in Matthew 22:37, and the need to rid ourselves of idolatry and false worship, as warned against in 1 John 5:21.
Reflection Questions
- What are some 'sacred pillars' in my own life that I need to surrender to God and allow Him to destroy, in order to experience true freedom and worship?
- How can I, like Jehu, take a stand against the idols and false worship that surround me, and instead choose to honor God with my actions and decisions?
- What are some ways that I can practically apply the principle of destroying idolatry in my own life, as seen in 2 Kings 10:26, and what might be the potential consequences of not doing so?
- In what ways can I, like the Israelites, be tempted to compromise with idolatry and false worship, and how can I instead choose to follow God's commands and live a life of obedience and purity?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 10:26
And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burnt them. Lesser images, the images of other deities, or what were placed as decorations of the temple.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 10:26
And Jehu went, and Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house of Baal, and said unto the worshippers of Baal, Search, and look that there be here with you none of the servants of the LORD, but the worshippers of Baal only.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:26
Heb. it, i.e. the collection of the images, or each of them.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:26
2 Kings 10:26 And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burned them.Ver. 26. And they brought forth the images, and burned them.] So they did here in King Edward VI’ s reign; and the same day Musselburgh field in Scotland was won by the English.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:26
(26) The images.—Rather, the pillars; which were of wood, and had a sacred significance. (Comp. Hosea 3:4.) “In primitive times a pillar was the distinguishing mark of a holy place. Idolatrous pillars were commanded to be destroyed (Exodus 23:24), but most critics think that pillars to Jehovah were quite allowable till the time of Hezekiah or Josiah, to which they assign the Book of Deuteronomy. (Comp. Deuteronomy 16:21-22.) At any rate, the prophet (Isaiah) gives an implicit sanction to the erection of a sacred pillar in Egypt” (Cheyne’s Note on Isaiah 19:19). The LXX. has the singular here (τὴνστήλην) and the plural in the next verse. The Syriac has the singular “statue” in both.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 10:26
26. And they brought forth the images] R.V. pillars. On this word see above, 2 Kings 3:2 note. The same change is also made by R.V. in the next verse. The LXX. has the singular in this verse (στήλην) and the plural in 27. As the worship of Astarte was combined with that of Baal, we can understand that in such a splendid temple as that which Ahab and Jezebel had erected, there would be more pillars (or sacred obelisks) than one, though one would be specially known as ‘the pillar of Baal’. and burnt them] So that these more numerous pillars must have been of wood. Probably they were of less size than the chief obelisk.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 10:26
The images - Or “pillars” of wood. The Phoenician pillar idols were mere columns, obelisks, or posts, destitute of any shaping into the semblance of humanity (compare 1 Kings 14:23 note).
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:26
26. Brought… the images — These are supposed to have been wooden statues or pillars consecrated to Baal or some of his associate deities.