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2 Kings 10:20

BaalJehu

18 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.

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

21 Then 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.

22 And Jehu said to the keeper of the wardrobe, “Bring out garments for all the servants of Baal.” So he brought out garments for them.

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BSB
And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it.
KJV
And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.
WEB
Jehu said, “Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal!” So they proclaimed it.
ASV
And Jehu said, Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.
DARBY
And Jehu said, Hallow a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed [it].
BLB
And Jehu said, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for the Baal.” And they proclaimed [it].
ÅB
Så sa Jehu: Hold en hellig festforsamling for Ba'al! Da utropte de en slik fest.
OTB
Og Jehu sa, “Hellig en høytidelig forsamling for Ba’al.” Så proklamerte de det.
B1930
Så sa Jehu: Hold en hellig festforsamling for Ba'al! Da utropte de en sådan fest.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • 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.

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  • Exodus 32:5

    When Aaron saw this, he built an altar before the calf and proclaimed: “Tomorrow shall be a feast to the LORD.”

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  • 1 Kings 21:12

    They proclaimed a fast and gave Naboth a seat of honor among the people.

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  • 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.”

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