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13 he met some relatives of Ahaziah, king of Judah.

Jehu: Do I know you?

Ahaziah’s Relatives: We are related to Ahaziah. We are here to meet the king and queen’s sons.

Jehu: 14 Seize them!

They seized Ahaziah’s relatives, and they slaughtered them at the ditch of Beth-eked. There were 42 men slaughtered that day. Not a single man was left alive. No mercy was shown.

15 Jehu left in his chariot, and he was met by Jehonadab (Rechab’s son).

Jehu: I have no grievance against you. Do you have a problem with me?

Jehonadab: No. I am at peace with you, as you are at peace with me.

Jehu: If you truly are at peace with me, then offer your hand to me.

Jehonadab offered his hand to Jehu, and Jehu lifted him up into the chariot.

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