2 Kings 10:18 kjv — And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu shall serve him much.

King James Version

"And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu shall serve him much."

— 2 Kings 10:18, King James Version

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2 Kings 10 — Context

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And when he was departed thence, he lighted on Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him: and he saluted him, and said to him, Is thine heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab answered, It is. If it be, give me thine hand. And he gave him his hand; and he took him up to him into the chariot.

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And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord. So they made him ride in his chariot.

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And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto Ahab in Samaria, till he had destroyed him, according to the saying of the Lord, which he spake to Elijah.

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And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu shall serve him much.

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Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.

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And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.

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And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was full from one end to another.

2 Kings 10:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 10:18 say?
2 Kings 10:18 in the King James Version reads: “And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu shall serve him much.”
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 (KJV): “And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little; but Jehu shall serve him much.” 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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