2 Kings 10:18 nasb — Then Jehu gathered all the people and said to them, "Ahab served Baal a little; Jehu will serve him much.

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"Then Jehu gathered all the people and said to them, "Ahab served Baal a little; Jehu will serve him much."

— 2 Kings 10:18, NASB

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2 Kings 10 — Context

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Now when he had departed from there, he met Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming to meet him; and he greeted him and said to him, "Is your heart right, as my heart is with your heart?" And Jehonadab answered, "It is." Jehu said, "If it is, give me your hand." And he gave him his hand, and he took him up to him into the chariot.

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He said, "Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD." So he made him ride in his chariot.

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When he came to Samaria, he killed all who remained to Ahab in Samaria, until he had destroyed him, according to the word of the LORD which He spoke to Elijah.

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Then Jehu gathered all the people and said to them, "Ahab served Baal a little; Jehu will serve him much.

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"Now, summon all the prophets of Baal, all his worshipers and all his priests; let no one be missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal; whoever is missing shall not live." But Jehu did it in cunning, so that he might destroy the worshipers of Baal.

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

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Then Jehu sent throughout Israel and all the worshipers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left who did not come. And when they went into the house of Baal, the house of Baal was filled from one end to the other.

2 Kings 10:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 10:18 say?
2 Kings 10:18 in the NASB reads: “Then Jehu gathered all the people and said to them, "Ahab served Baal a little; Jehu will 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 (NASB): “Then Jehu gathered all the people and said to them, "Ahab served Baal a little; Jehu will 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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