2 Kings 10:19

KJV

Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.

— 2 Kings 10:19, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 10 connects to 10 cross-references. Jehu has all seventy of Ahab's sons beheaded and sends their heads to Jezreel. He also kills forty-two relatives of Ahaziah of Judah. Jehu invites all the prophets and worshipers of Baal to a solemn assembly in the temple of …

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Other Translations

ASV

Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his worshippers, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtlety, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.

YLT

and now, all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests, call ye unto me; let not a man be lacking, for a great sacrifice I have for Baal; every one who is lacking--he doth not live;' and Jehu hath done <FI>it<Fi> in subtilty, in order to destroy the servants of Baal.

BBE

Now send for all the prophets of Baal and all his servants and all his priests, to come to me; let no one keep away: for I have a great offering to make to Baal; anyone who is not present, will be put to death. This Jehu did with deceit, his purpose being the destruction of the servants of Baal.

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