2 Kings 10:16 cpdv — And he said to him, “Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord.” And he gave him a place in his chariot.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And he said to him, “Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord.” And he gave him a place in his chariot. "

— 2 Kings 10:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 10 — Context

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he found the brothers of Ahaziah, the king of Judah, and he said to them, “Who are you?” And they responded, “We are the brothers of Ahaziah, and we are going down to greet the sons of the king, and the sons of the queen.”

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And he said, “Take them alive.” And when they had taken them alive, they cut their throats at the cistern beside the cabin, forty-two men. And he did not leave any of them behind.

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And when he had gone away from there, he found Jehonadab, the son of Rechab, coming to meet him, and he blessed him. And he said to him, “Is your heart upright, just as my heart is with your heart?” And Jehonadab said, “It is.” Then he said, “If it is, then give me your hand.” He gave his hand to him. And so he lifted him up to himself in the chariot.

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And he said to him, “Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord.” And he gave him a place in his chariot.

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And he led him into Samaria. And he struck down all who were left behind of Ahab in Samaria, even to the last one, in accord with the word of the Lord, which he spoke through Elijah.

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Then Jehu gathered together the entire people. And he said to them: “Ahab worshipped Baal a little, but I will worship him even more.

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Now therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, and all his servants, and all his priests. Let no one be permitted not to come, for great is the sacrifice from me to Baal. Whoever will fail to come, he shall not live.” Now Jehu was doing this treacherously, so that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.

2 Kings 10:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 10:16 say?
2 Kings 10:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he said to him, “Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord.” And he gave him a place in his chariot. ”
Where is 2 Kings 10:16 in the Bible?
2 Kings 10:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 10, verse 16.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 10:16.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 10:16 in?
2 Kings 10:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Kings 10:16?
2 Kings 10:16 reads (CPDV): “And he said to him, “Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord.” And he gave him a place in his chariot. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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