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2 Kings 10:18

AhabBaalJehu

16 saying, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD!” So he had him ride in his chariot.

17 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.

Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot.

19 Now, 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.

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

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BSB
Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot.
KJV
And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu shall serve him much.
WEB
Jehu gathered all the people together, and said to them, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him much.
ASV
And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu will serve him much.
DARBY
And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said to them, Ahab served Baal a little: Jehu will serve him much.
BLB
And Jehu gathered together all the people and said to them, “Ahab served the Baal a little; Jehu will serve him much.
ÅB
Siden samlet Jehu alt folket og sa til dem: Akab har dyrket Ba'al lite, Jehu vil dyrke ham meget.
OTB
Så samlet Jehu alt folket og sa til dem, “Ahab tjente Ba’al litt; Jehu vil tjene ham mye.
B1930
Siden samlet Jehu alt folket og sa til dem: Akab har dyrket Ba'al lite, Jehu vil dyrke ham meget.

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Cross references

  • 1 Kings 16:31–32

    And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal.

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  • 1 Kings 18:19

    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.”

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  • 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.

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  • 1 Kings 18:22

    Then Elijah said to the people, “I am the only remaining prophet of the LORD, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets.

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  • Job 13:7

    Will you speak wickedly on God’s behalf or speak deceitfully for Him?

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  • 1 Kings 18:40

    Then Elijah ordered them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let a single one escape.” So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered them there.

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  • Romans 3:8

    Why not say, as some slanderously claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may result”? Their condemnation is deserved!

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  • Philippians 4:8

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

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