2 Kings 10:28
2 Kings 10:28 in Multiple Translations
Thus Jehu eradicated Baal from Israel,
Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.
Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.
So Jehu put an end to the worship of Baal in Israel.
This was how Jehu destroyed Baal worship in Israel,
So Iehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.
And Jehu destroyeth Baal out of Israel,
Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.
Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.
So Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel:
That is how Jehu got rid of the worship of Baal in Israel.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Kings 10:28
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2 Kings 10:28 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יַּשְׁמֵ֥ד
יֵה֛וּא
אֶת
הַ/בַּ֖עַל
מִ/יִּשְׂרָאֵֽל
וַ/יַּשְׁמֵ֥ד
shâmad
H8045
to destroy
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
יֵה֛וּא
Yêhûwʼ
H3058
Jehu
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הַ/בַּ֖עַל
Baʻal
H1168
Baal
Art | N-proper
מִ/יִּשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
Israel
Prep | N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 10:28
וַ/יַּשְׁמֵ֥ד
shâmad
H8045
"to destroy"
Conj | V-Hiphil-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word shâmad means to destroy or desolate something, used to describe annihilation or devastation. It is used in the Bible to describe the destruction of cities or nations, such as in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: 1) to destroy, exterminate, be destroyed, be exterminated 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be annihilated, be exterminated 1a2) to be destroyed, be devastated 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to annihilate, exterminate 1b2) to destroy Aramaic equivalent: she.mad (שְׁמַד "to destroy" H8046)
Usage: Occurs in 86 OT verses. KJV: destory(-uction), bring to nought, overthrow, perish, pluck down, [idiom] utterly. See also: Genesis 34:30; 2 Samuel 22:38; Psalms 37:38.
יֵה֛וּא
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.
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.
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.
מִ/יִּשְׂרָאֵֽל
Yisrâʼêl
H3478
"Israel"
Prep | N-proper
Israel is the symbolic name of Jacob, also referring to his descendants. Jacob, son of Isaac and Rebekah, had 12 sons who became the tribes of Israel, as told in Genesis 25:26. His story is crucial to the Bible's narrative.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently § Israel = "God prevails" 1) the second name for Jacob given to him by God after his wrestling with the angel at Peniel 2) the name of the descendants and the nation of the descendants of Jacob 2a) the name of the nation until the death of Solomon and the split 2b) the name used and given to the northern kingdom consisting of the 10 tribes under Jeroboam; the southern kingdom was known as Judah 2c) the name of the nation after the return from exile
Usage: Occurs in 2231 OT verses. KJV: Israel. See also: Genesis 32:29; Exodus 13:18; Exodus 40:38.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 10:28
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Context — Jehu Repeats Jeroboam’s Sins
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,
29but he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit—the worship of the golden calves at Bethel and Dan. 30Nevertheless, the LORD said to Jehu, “Because you have done well in carrying out what is right in My sight and have done to the house of Ahab all that was in My heart, four generations of your sons will sit on the throne of Israel.”2 Kings 10:28 Summary
In 2 Kings 10:28, we see that Jehu removed the worship of a false god named Baal from Israel, which is a powerful example of getting rid of things in our lives that are not pleasing to God, as seen in Deuteronomy 12:3. Just like Jehu, we need to be careful not to compromise with sin and instead strive to follow God's commands wholeheartedly, as the Psalmist does in Psalm 119:32. By doing so, we can experience God's blessings and rewards, just as Jehu did in 2 Kings 10:30, and live a life that is pleasing to Him, as Jeremiah 7:23 encourages.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that Jehu eradicated Baal from Israel in 2 Kings 10:28?
This means that Jehu removed the worship of Baal, a false god, from the nation of Israel, as seen in the preceding verses where the temple of Baal is torn down and its sacred pillar is burned, much like the command to remove false idols in Deuteronomy 12:3.
Was Jehu's eradication of Baal a complete success?
While Jehu was successful in removing the worship of Baal, he did not fully follow God's commands, as seen in 2 Kings 10:29, where he continued to allow the worship of golden calves, a sin that Jeroboam had introduced, highlighting the ongoing struggle with idolatry in 1 Kings 12:26-33.
How does God view Jehu's actions in 2 Kings 10:28?
Despite Jehu's incomplete obedience, God commended him for doing what was right in His sight, as stated in 2 Kings 10:30, and rewarded him with a promise that his sons would sit on the throne of Israel for four generations, demonstrating God's graciousness and desire for obedience as seen in Jeremiah 7:23.
What can we learn from Jehu's example in 2 Kings 10:28?
We can learn the importance of fully following God's commands and not compromising with sin, as Jehu did, and instead strive to be like the Psalmist in Psalm 119:32, who delights in and follows God's commands wholeheartedly.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be compromising with sin in my own life, and how can I fully follow God's commands like Jehu was supposed to?
- How can I ensure that I am not introducing or allowing idolatry in my own heart, as Jeroboam did in 1 Kings 12:26-33?
- What are some things that I can do to eradicate sin and false worship from my own life, just as Jehu removed the worship of Baal from Israel?
- In what ways can I demonstrate my commitment to fully following God, like the Psalmist in Psalm 119:32, and what rewards can I expect from God, as Jehu did in 2 Kings 10:30?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 10:28
Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel. His images and temples being served thus in all places, throughout the land of Israel, where there were any.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 10:28
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.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:28
2 Kings 10:28 Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.Ver. 28. Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.] This was well, but not all; his golden calves made an end of him, though he made an end of Baal’ s worship. Many will follow God in such duties as will suit with them and their designs, but no further. The rusty hand of a dial, at some time of the day, seemeth to go right.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:28
(28) Thus Jehu destroyed Baal.—Objectively considered, the slaughter of the servants of Baal was in perfect harmony with the Law; but, subjectively, the motive which influenced Jehu was thoroughly selfish. The priests and prophets of Baal in Israel, as depending entirely on the dynasty of Ahab, the king who had originally introduced the Baal-worship, might prove dangerous to Jehu. By exterminating them he might hope to secure the whole-hearted allegiance of the party that stood by the legitimate worship. His maintenance of the cultus established by Jeroboam (2 Kings 10:29) proves that he acted from policy rather than religious zeal.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 10:28
28. Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel] The false worship had not taken such root in the land that it could ever revive again. Probably no buildings were reared to Baal except in the cities where the royal family dwelt. Hence when they were cut off, it would have no fosterers.