2 Kings 10:18-20

Contemporary English Version

Jehu Kills All the Worshipers of Baal

¹⁸ Jehu called together the people in Samaria and said:

King Ahab sometimes worshiped Baal, but I will be completely faithful to Baal. ¹⁹ I'm going to offer a huge sacrifice to him. So invite his prophets and priests, and be sure everyone who worships him is there. Anyone who doesn't come will be killed.

But this was a trick—Jehu was really planning to kill the worshipers of Baal. ²⁰ He said, “Announce a day of worship for Baal!” After the day had been announced,