2 Kings 10:20 net — Then Jehu ordered,“Make arrangements for a celebration for Baal.” So they announced it.

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"Then Jehu ordered,“Make arrangements for a celebration for Baal.” So they announced it."

— 2 Kings 10:20, NET Bible

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2 Kings 10 — Context

17

He went to Samaria and killed each of Ahab’s remaining family members who were in Samaria until he destroyed them, in keeping with the LORD’s message which he had announced to Elijah.

18

Jehu Executes the Prophets and Priests of Baal Jehu assembled all the people and said to them,“Ahab worshiped Baal a little; Jehu will worship him with great devotion.

19

So now, bring to me all the prophets of Baal, as well as all his servants and priests. None of them must be absent, for I am offering a great sacrifice to Baal. Any of them who fail to appear will lose their lives.” But Jehu was tricking them so he could destroy the servants of Baal.

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Then Jehu ordered,“Make arrangements for a celebration for Baal.” So they announced it.

21

Jehu sent invitations throughout Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; not one was absent. They arrived at the temple of Baal and filled it up from end to end.

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Jehu ordered the one who was in charge of the wardrobe,“Bring out robes for all the servants of Baal.” So he brought out robes for them.

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Then Jehu and Jehonadab son of Rekab went to the temple of Baal. Jehu said to the servants of Baal,“Make sure there are no servants of the LORD here with you; there must be only servants of Baal.”

2 Kings 10:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 10:20 say?
2 Kings 10:20 in the NET Bible reads: “Then Jehu ordered,“Make arrangements for a celebration for Baal.” So they announced it.”
Where is 2 Kings 10:20 in the Bible?
2 Kings 10:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 10, verse 20.
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 10:20.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 10:20 in?
2 Kings 10:20 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 10:20?
2 Kings 10:20 reads (NET): “Then Jehu ordered,“Make arrangements for a celebration for Baal.” So they announced it.” 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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