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translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_kings/10.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />So Jehu destroyed Baal worship in Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_kings/10.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />In this way, Jehu destroyed every trace of Baal worship from Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/10.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus Jehu wiped out Baal from Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/10.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Thus Jehu eradicated Baal from Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/10.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/10.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Thus Jehu destroyed Baal from Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/10.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So Jehu eradicated Baal from Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/10.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Thus Jehu eradicated Baal out of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/10.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Thus Jehu eradicated Baal out of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/10.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/10.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Thus Jehu eradicated Baal from Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/10.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehu eliminated Baal worship from Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/10.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Jehu eliminated Baal worship from Israel, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/10.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/10.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />That's how Jehu stopped the worship of Baal in Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/10.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/10.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />So Jehu got rid of Baal worship throughout Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/10.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />That was how Jehu wiped out the worship of Baal in Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/10.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />That's how Jehu eradicated Baal from Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/10.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Thus Jehu eradicated Baal from Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/10.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So Jehu eradicated Baal worship from Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/10.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/10.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/10.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/10.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Jehu destroys Ba‘al out of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/10.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Jehu destroyeth Baal out of Israel,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/10.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Jehu will destroy Baal out of Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/10.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />So Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/10.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And thus did Jehu wipe away Baal from Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/10.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Thus Jehu destroyed Baal in Israel. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/10.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Thus Jehu wiped out Baal from Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/10.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/10.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Yahu destroyed Baal from Israel.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/10.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/10.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />So Ju abolished Baal out of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/10-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=3687" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/10.htm">Jehu Repeats Jeroboam's Sins</a></span><br> <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3058.htm" title="3058: yê·hū (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is He, the name of several Isr. From Yhovah and huw'; Jehovah He; Jehu, the name of five Israelites.">Thus Jehu</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8045.htm" title="8045: way·yaš·mêḏ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To be exterminated or destroyed. A primitive root; to desolate.">eradicated</a> <a href="/hebrew/1168.htm" title="1168: hab·ba·‘al (Art:: N-proper-ms) -- Baal -- a heathen god. The same as ba'al; Baal, a Phoenician deity.">Baal</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: mî·yiś·rā·’êl (Prep-m:: N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">from Israel,</a> </span><span class="reftext">29</span>but he did not turn away from the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit—the worship of the golden calves at Bethel and Dan.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/16-31.htm">1 Kings 16:31-33</a></span><br />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. / First, Ahab set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal that he had built in Samaria. / Then he set up an Asherah pole. Thus Ahab did more to provoke the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger than all the kings of Israel before him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/18-18.htm">1 Kings 18:18-40</a></span><br />“I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals. / 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.” / So Ahab summoned all the Israelites and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/19-17.htm">1 Kings 19:17</a></span><br />Then Jehu will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Hazael, and Elisha will put to death whoever escapes the sword of Jehu.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/9-22.htm">2 Kings 9:22</a></span><br />When Joram saw Jehu, he asked, “Have you come in peace, Jehu?” “How can there be peace,” he replied, “as long as the idolatry and witchcraft of your mother Jezebel abound?”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/3-2.htm">2 Kings 3:2-3</a></span><br />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. / Nevertheless, he clung to the sins that Jeroboam son of Nebat had caused Israel to commit; he did not turn away from them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/17-16.htm">2 Kings 17:16</a></span><br />They abandoned all the commandments of the LORD their God and made for themselves two cast idols of calves and an Asherah pole. They bowed down to all the host of heaven and served Baal.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/21-3.htm">2 Kings 21:3</a></span><br />For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/23-17.htm">2 Chronicles 23:17</a></span><br />So all the people went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces and killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/1-4.htm">Hosea 1:4</a></span><br />Then the LORD said to Hosea, “Name him Jezreel, for soon I will bring the bloodshed of Jezreel upon the house of Jehu, and I will put an end to the kingdom of Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/2-13.htm">Hosea 2:13</a></span><br />I will punish her for the days of the Baals when she burned incense to them, when she adorned herself with rings and jewelry, and went after her lovers. But Me she forgot,” declares the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-13.htm">Jeremiah 23:13</a></span><br />“Among the prophets of Samaria I saw an offensive thing: They prophesied by Baal and led My people Israel astray.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/2-20.htm">Revelation 2:20</a></span><br />But I have this against you: You tolerate that woman Jezebel, who calls herself a prophetess. By her teaching she misleads My servants to be sexually immoral and to eat food sacrificed to idols.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/17-1.htm">Revelation 17:1-6</a></span><br />Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. / The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and those who dwell on the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her immorality.” / And the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, where I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/18-2.htm">Revelation 18:2-3</a></span><br />And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast. / All the nations have drunk the wine of the passion of her immorality. The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and the merchants of the earth have grown wealthy from the extravagance of her luxury.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-39.htm">Matthew 12:39-41</a></span><br />Jesus replied, “A wicked and adulterous generation demands a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. / For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth. / The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/10-27.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-26.htm">Ba'al</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-17.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-12.htm">Destroyeth</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-25.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/15-13.htm">Extirpated</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-21.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-25.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-17.htm">Wiped</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-20.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/11-18.htm">Baal</a> <a href="/2_kings/17-16.htm">Ba'al</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">Destroyed</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">Destroyeth</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-24.htm">End</a> <a href="/matthew/15-13.htm">Extirpated</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-29.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-29.htm">Jehu</a> <a href="/psalms/119-87.htm">Wiped</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-29.htm">Worship</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 10</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/10-1.htm">Jehu, by his letters, causes seventy of Ahab's sons to be beheaded</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/10-8.htm">He excuses the fact by the prophecy of Elijah</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/10-12.htm">At the shearing house he slays forty-two of Ahaziah's brothers</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/10-15.htm">He takes Jehonadab into his company</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/10-18.htm">By subtilty he destroys all the worshippers of Baal</a></span><br><span class="reftext">29. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/10-29.htm">Jehu follows Jeroboam's sins</a></span><br><span class="reftext">32. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/10-32.htm">Hazael oppresses Israel</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/10-34.htm">Jehoahaz succeeds Jehu</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/10.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/10.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>Thus Jehu</b><br>Jehu was the tenth king of the northern kingdom of Israel, anointed by the prophet Elisha's servant as instructed by God (<a href="/2_kings/9.htm">2 Kings 9:1-3</a>). His reign marked a significant turning point in Israel's history, as he was chosen to execute divine judgment on the house of Ahab. Jehu's actions were in fulfillment of the prophecy given to Elijah (<a href="/1_kings/19-16.htm">1 Kings 19:16-17</a>). His zeal for the Lord's command is evident, though his methods were often ruthless.<p><b>eradicated Baal</b><br>Baal was a Canaanite deity associated with fertility and weather, whose worship had been introduced into Israel by Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab. The eradication of Baal worship was a direct response to the idolatry that had plagued Israel, leading them away from the worship of Yahweh. Jehu's actions included the destruction of Baal's temple and the killing of Baal's priests (<a href="/2_kings/10-18.htm">2 Kings 10:18-27</a>). This act was a fulfillment of the commandment against idolatry (<a href="/exodus/20-3.htm">Exodus 20:3-5</a>) and a return to the covenant faithfulness expected of Israel.<p><b>from Israel</b><br>The northern kingdom of Israel had been steeped in idolatry, particularly under the influence of Ahab and Jezebel. Jehu's purge was a significant religious reform aimed at restoring the worship of Yahweh as the sole deity of Israel. However, despite Jehu's actions against Baal, he did not remove the golden calves at Bethel and Dan, which continued to lead Israel into sin (<a href="/2_kings/10-29.htm">2 Kings 10:29</a>). This highlights the incomplete nature of Jehu's reforms and serves as a reminder of the persistent struggle against idolatry in Israel's history.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehu.htm">Jehu</a></b><br>The tenth king of the northern kingdom of Israel, anointed by the prophet Elisha to destroy the house of Ahab and eradicate Baal worship from Israel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/b/baal.htm">Baal</a></b><br>A Canaanite deity whose worship was introduced into Israel by Jezebel, the wife of King Ahab. Baal worship involved idolatry and practices contrary to the worship of Yahweh.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The northern kingdom, consisting of ten tribes, often led astray by idolatry and false worship practices.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/a/ahab.htm">Ahab</a></b><br>Former king of Israel, notorious for his idolatry and promotion of Baal worship, largely influenced by his wife, Jezebel.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/jezebel.htm">Jezebel</a></b><br>The wife of Ahab, a Phoenician princess who zealously promoted the worship of Baal in Israel.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/z/zeal_for_god's_honor.htm">Zeal for God's Honor</a></b><br>Jehu's actions demonstrate a commitment to honoring God by removing idolatry. Believers today are called to be zealous in upholding God's truth and purity in their lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_dangers_of_idolatry.htm">The Dangers of Idolatry</a></b><br>Baal worship led Israel away from God. Modern believers must be vigilant against contemporary forms of idolatry, such as materialism or self-worship, that can distract from true worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_commission_and_obedience.htm">Divine Commission and Obedience</a></b><br>Jehu was anointed for a specific purpose. Christians are also called to fulfill God's purposes in their lives, requiring obedience and courage.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_sin.htm">The Consequences of Sin</a></b><br>The eradication of Baal worship was a direct response to the sin of idolatry. Understanding the consequences of sin should motivate believers to pursue righteousness.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_in_judgment.htm">God's Sovereignty in Judgment</a></b><br>Jehu's actions were part of God's judgment against Ahab's house. This reminds us of God's ultimate authority and justice, encouraging us to trust in His righteous plans.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_10.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 10</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_2_kings_10_align_with_mercy.htm">How can the depiction of divine judgment in 2 Kings 10 be reconciled with later passages emphasizing mercy and forgiveness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_retribution_for_idol_worship.htm">Hosea 8:5: Why does archaeological evidence suggest widespread idol worship with no immediate divine retribution? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_jehu_in_the_bible.htm">Who was King Jehu in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/where's_jehu's_purge_evidence.htm">Where is the archaeological evidence for Jehu's widespread purge and the destruction of the Baal temple in 2 Kings 10:27?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/10.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) <span class= "bld">Thus Jehu destroyed Baal.</span>--Objectively considered, the slaughter of the servants of Baal was in perfect harmony with the Law; but, subjectively, the motive which influenced Jehu was thoroughly selfish. The priests and prophets of Baal in Israel, as depending entirely on the dynasty of Ahab, the king who had originally introduced the Baal-worship, might prove dangerous to Jehu. By exterminating them he might hope to secure the whole-hearted allegiance of the party that stood by the legitimate worship. His maintenance of the <span class= "ital">cultus</span> established by Jeroboam (<a href="/2_kings/10-29.htm" title="However, from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who made Israel to sin, Jehu departed not from after them, to wit, the golden calves that were in Bethel, and that were in Dan.">2Kings 10:29</a>) proves that he acted from policy rather than religious zeal.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/10.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel</span>. The measures taken were effectual; the worship of Baal was put down, and is not said to have been revived in the kingdom of the ten tribes. Moloch-worship seems to have taken its place (see <a href="/2_kings/17-17.htm">2 Kings 17:17</a>). Vers. 29<span class="accented">-</span>31. <span class="accented">- Jehu's shortcomings</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/10-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">Thus Jehu</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵה֛וּא</span> <span class="translit">(yê·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3058.htm">Strong's 3058: </a> </span><span class="str2">Jehu -- 'the LORD is He', the name of several Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">eradicated</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּשְׁמֵ֥ד</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaš·mêḏ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8045.htm">Strong's 8045: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be exterminated or destroyed</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Baal</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבַּ֖עַל</span> <span class="translit">(hab·ba·‘al)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1168.htm">Strong's 1168: </a> </span><span class="str2">Baal -- a heathen god</span><br /><br /><span class="word">from Israel,</span><br /><span class="heb">מִיִּשְׂרָאֵֽל׃</span> <span class="translit">(mî·yiś·rā·’êl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> </span><span class="str2">Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/10-28.htm">2 Kings 10:28 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/10-28.htm">2 Kings 10:28 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/10-28.htm">2 Kings 10:28 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/10-28.htm">2 Kings 10:28 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/10-28.htm">2 Kings 10:28 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/10-28.htm">2 Kings 10:28 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/10-28.htm">2 Kings 10:28 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/10-28.htm">2 Kings 10:28 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/10-28.htm">2 Kings 10:28 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/10-28.htm">2 Kings 10:28 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/10-28.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 10:28 Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/10-27.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 10:27"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 10:27" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/10-29.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 10:29"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 10:29" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>