2 Kings 10:18 cpdv — Then Jehu gathered together the entire people. And he said to them: “Ahab worshipped Baal a little, but I will worship…

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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. "

— 2 Kings 10:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 10 — Context

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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.

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And he said: “Sanctify a day of solemnity for Baal.” And he summoned

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and sent into all the borders of Israel. And all the servants of Baal came. There was left behind not even one who did not arrive. And they entered into the temple of Baal. And the house of Baal was filled, all the way from end to end.

2 Kings 10:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 10:18 say?
2 Kings 10:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then Jehu gathered together the entire people. And he said to them: “Ahab worshipped Baal a little, but I will worship him even more. ”
Where is 2 Kings 10:18 in the Bible?
2 Kings 10:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 10, verse 18.
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 10:18.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 10:18 in?
2 Kings 10:18 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 10:18?
2 Kings 10:18 reads (CPDV): “Then Jehu gathered together the entire people. And he said to them: “Ahab worshipped Baal a little, but I will worship him even more. ” 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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