Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then he sent word throughout Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; not one stayed away. They crowded into the temple of Baal until it was full from one end to the other. New Living Translation He sent messengers throughout all Israel summoning those who worshiped Baal. They all came—not a single one remained behind—and they filled the temple of Baal from one end to the other. English Standard Version And Jehu sent throughout all Israel, and all the worshipers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left who did not come. And they entered the house of Baal, and the house of Baal was filled from one end to the other. Berean Standard Bible Then Jehu sent word throughout Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; there was not a man who failed to show. They entered the temple of Baal, and it was filled from end to end. Berean Literal Bible And Jehu sent throughout all Israel, and all the worshipers of the Baal came, and was not left a man who did not come in. And they came in to the house of the Baal, and the house of the Baal was full mouth to mouth. King James Bible 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. New King James Version Then Jehu sent throughout all Israel; and all the worshipers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left who did not come. So they came into the temple of Baal, and the temple of Baal was full from one end to the other. New American Standard Bible Then Jehu sent word throughout Israel, and all the worshipers of Baal came, so that there was not a person left who did not come. And when they entered the house of Baal, the house of Baal was filled from one end to the other. NASB 1995 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. NASB 1977 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. Legacy Standard Bible Then Jehu sent throughout Israel, and all the slaves of Baal came, so that there was not a man left who did not come. So they came into the house of Baal, and the house of Baal was filled from one end to the other. Amplified Bible Then Jehu sent throughout Israel, and all the worshipers of Baal came; there was no one left who did not come. They went to the house (temple) of Baal, and the house of Baal was filled from one end to the other. Berean Annotated Bible Then Jehu (YHWH is He) sent word throughout Israel (he wrestles with God), and all the servants of Baal (lord) came; there was not a man who failed to show. They entered the temple of Baal, and it was filled from end to end. Christian Standard Bible Then Jehu sent messengers throughout all Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; no one failed to come. They entered the temple of Baal, and it was filled from one end to the other. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Jehu sent messengers throughout all Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; there was not a man left who did not come. They entered the temple of Baal, and it was filled from one end to the other. American Standard Version 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 filled from one end to another. Contemporary English Version Jehu sent an invitation to everyone in Israel. All the worshipers of Baal came, and the temple was filled from one end to the other. English Revised Version 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 filled from one end to another. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jehu sent messengers to all the Israelites. All the worshipers of Baal came, and there wasn't one who didn't come. They went into the temple of Baal and filled it from one end to the other. Good News Translation and Jehu sent word throughout all the land of Israel. All who worshiped Baal came; not one of them failed to come. They all went into the temple of Baal, filling it from one end to the other. International Standard Version Jehu sent the proclamation throughout Israel, and all the Baal worshipers came. There wasn't a single man left who failed to come. When they entered Baal's temple, it was filled from one end to the other. NET Bible 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. New Heart English Bible Jehu sent through all Israel; and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that did not come. They came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was filled from one end to another. Webster's Bible Translation And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshipers 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThen Jehu sent word throughout Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; there was not a man who failed to show. They entered the temple of Baal, and it was filled from end to end. World English Bible Jehu sent through all Israel; and all the worshipers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that didn’t come. They came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was filled from one end to another. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jehu sends into all Israel, and all the servants of Ba‘al come in, and there has not been left a man who has not come in; and they come into the house of Ba‘al, and the house of Ba‘al is full—mouth to mouth. Berean Literal Bible And Jehu sent throughout all Israel, and all the worshipers of the Baal came, and was not left a man who did not come in. And they came in to the house of the Baal, and the house of the Baal was full mouth to mouth. Young's Literal Translation And Jehu sendeth into all Israel, and all the servants of Baal come in, and there hath not been left a man who hath not come in; and they come in to the house of Baal, and the house of Baal is full -- mouth to mouth. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehu will send in all Israel: and all the servants of Baal will come, and there was not a man left who came not. And they will come to the house of Baal, and the house of Baal will be filled, mouth to mouth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he sent into all the borders of Israel, and all the servants of Baal came: there was not one left that did not come. And they went into the temple of Baal: and the house of Baal was filled, from one end to the other. Catholic Public Domain Version 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. New American Bible and Jehu sent word of it throughout all Israel. All the servants of Baal came; there was no one who did not come; they came to the temple of Baal, and it was filled from wall to wall. New Revised Standard Version Jehu sent word throughout all Israel; all the worshipers of Baal came, so that there was no one left who did not come. They entered the temple of Baal, until the temple of Baal was filled from wall to wall. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd Jehu sent through all Israel; and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left who did not come. And they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was full from one end to the other. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yahu sent to all Israel, and all the worshipers of Baala came, and no man was left who did not come, and they entered the house of Baala, and the house of Baala was filled wall to wall. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And 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 filled from one end to another. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Ju sent throughout all Israel, saying, Now then let all Baal's servants, and all his priests, and all his prophets come, let none be lacking: for I am going to offer a great sacrifice; whosoever shall be missing, shall not live. So all the servants of Baal came, and all his priests, and all his prophets: there was not one left who came not. And they entered into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was filled from one end to the other. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jehu Kills the Priests of Baal…20And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it. 21Then Jehu sent word throughout Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; there was not a man who failed to show. They entered the temple of Baal, and it was filled from end to end. 22And Jehu said to the keeper of the wardrobe, “Bring out garments for all the servants of Baal.” So he brought out garments for them.… Cross References Then Jehu sent word throughout Israel, 1 Kings 18:19-20 Now summon all Israel to meet me on Mount Carmel, along with the four hundred and fifty prophets of Baal and the four hundred prophets of Asherah who eat at Jezebel’s table.” / So Ahab summoned all the Israelites and assembled the prophets on Mount Carmel. 2 Chronicles 30:5-6 So they established a decree to circulate a proclamation throughout Israel, from Beersheba to Dan, that the people should come to keep the Passover of the LORD, the God of Israel, in Jerusalem. For they had not observed it in great numbers as prescribed. / At the command of the king, the couriers went throughout Israel and Judah with letters from the king and his officials, which read: “Children of Israel, return to the LORD, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, so that He may return to those of you who remain, who have escaped the grasp of the kings of Assyria. and all the servants of Baal came; 1 Kings 18:22 Then Elijah said to the people, “I am the only remaining prophet of the LORD, but Baal has four hundred and fifty prophets. 1 Kings 18:25-29 Then Elijah said to the prophets of Baal, “Since you are so numerous, choose for yourselves one bull and prepare it first. Then call on the name of your god, but do not light the fire.” / And they took the bull that was given them, prepared it, and called on the name of Baal from morning until noon, shouting, “O Baal, answer us!” But there was no sound, and no one answered as they leaped around the altar they had made. / At noon Elijah began to taunt them, saying, “Shout louder, for he is a god! Perhaps he is deep in thought, or occupied, or on a journey. Perhaps he is sleeping and must be awakened!” … there was not a man who failed to show. Judges 20:1 Then all the Israelites from Dan to Beersheba and from the land of Gilead came out, and the congregation assembled as one man before the LORD at Mizpah. 1 Samuel 11:7 He took a pair of oxen, cut them into pieces, and sent them by messengers throughout the land of Israel, proclaiming, “This is what will be done to the oxen of anyone who does not march behind Saul and Samuel.” Then the terror of the LORD fell upon the people, and they came out together as one man. 2 Chronicles 30:13 In the second month, a very great assembly gathered in Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread. They entered the temple of Baal, 2 Kings 11:18 So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 23:17 So all the people went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces and killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. 2 Kings 23:4 Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. and it was filled from end to end. 1 Kings 8:10-11 And when the priests came out of the Holy Place, the cloud filled the house of the LORD / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 5:13-14 The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud / so that the priests could not stand there to minister because of the cloud. For the glory of the LORD filled the house of God. Exodus 40:34-35 Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. / Moses was unable to enter the Tent of Meeting because the cloud had settled on it, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle. Exodus 32:5-6 When Aaron saw this, he built an altar before the calf and proclaimed: “Tomorrow shall be a feast to the LORD.” / So the next day they arose, offered burnt offerings, and presented peace offerings. And the people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in revelry. Judges 2:11-13 And the Israelites did evil in the sight of the LORD and served the Baals. / Thus they forsook the LORD, the God of their fathers, who had brought them out of the land of Egypt, and they followed after various gods of the peoples around them. They bowed down to them and provoked the LORD to anger, / for they forsook Him and served Baal and the Ashtoreths. 1 Kings 16:31-33 And as if it were not enough for him to walk in the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, he even married Jezebel the daughter of Ethbaal king of the Sidonians, and he then proceeded to serve and worship Baal. / First, Ahab set up an altar for Baal in the temple of Baal that he had built in Samaria. / Then he set up an Asherah pole. Thus Ahab did more to provoke the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger than all the kings of Israel before him. Treasury of Scripture 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. And they came Joel 3:2,11-14 I will also gather all nations, and will bring them down into the valley of Jehoshaphat, and will plead with them there for my people and for my heritage Israel, whom they have scattered among the nations, and parted my land… Revelation 16:16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon. the house of Baal 1 Kings 16:32 And he reared up an altar for Baal in the house of Baal, which he had built in Samaria. full from one end to another. Judges 16:27 Now the house was full of men and women; and all the lords of the Philistines were there; and there were upon the roof about three thousand men and women, that beheld while Samson made sport. Jump to Previous Baal Ba'al End Filled Full House Israel Jehu Throughout Worshipers WorshippersJump to Next Baal Ba'al End Filled Full House Israel Jehu Throughout Worshipers Worshippers2 Kings 10 1. Jehu, by his letters, causes seventy of Ahab's sons to be beheaded8. He excuses the fact by the prophecy of Elijah 12. At the shearing house he slays forty-two of Ahaziah's brothers 15. He takes Jehonadab into his company 18. By subtilty he destroys all the worshippers of Baal 29. Jehu follows Jeroboam's sins 32. Hazael oppresses Israel 34. Jehoahaz succeeds Jehu Then Jehu sent word throughout Israel Jehu, the newly anointed king of Israel, was executing a plan to eradicate Baal worship from the land. His actions were in fulfillment of the prophecy given to Elijah (1 Kings 19:16-17) and continued the work of reform started by Elijah and Elisha. Jehu's message was a strategic move to gather all the worshipers of Baal, demonstrating his cunning and determination to purify Israel from idolatry. and all the servants of Baal came there was not a man who failed to show They entered the temple of Baal and it was filled from end to end Persons / Places / Events 1. JehuThe king of Israel who was anointed to destroy the house of Ahab and eradicate Baal worship from Israel. His actions were part of God's judgment against idolatry. 2. Worshipers of Baal Individuals in Israel who were devoted to the Canaanite god Baal, representing a significant departure from the worship of Yahweh. 3. Temple of Baal A place of worship dedicated to Baal, the Canaanite storm and fertility god. It symbolizes the idolatrous practices that had infiltrated Israel. 4. Israel The northern kingdom, which had fallen into idolatry under the influence of Ahab and Jezebel, leading to God's judgment through Jehu. 5. Event of Gathering Jehu's strategic gathering of Baal worshipers under the pretense of a grand assembly, which was part of his plan to eliminate Baal worship from Israel. Teaching Points The Danger of IdolatryIdolatry leads to spiritual and moral decay. We must guard our hearts against modern forms of idolatry, such as materialism or self-worship. God's Judgment and Mercy While God judges sin, He also preserves a faithful remnant. We should strive to be part of that remnant by remaining faithful to God. Strategic Leadership in Righteousness Jehu's actions, though extreme, were part of God's plan to purify Israel. We should seek wisdom and courage to lead others away from sin. The Importance of True Worship Worship should be directed solely to God. We must evaluate our worship practices to ensure they align with biblical principles. Community Influence The collective actions of a community can lead to either blessing or judgment. We should influence our communities towards righteousness. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 10:21?2. How does Jehu's gathering reveal God's judgment against Baal worship in Israel? 3. What can we learn from Jehu's zeal for eradicating idolatry in our lives? 4. How does 2 Kings 10:21 connect with the First Commandment in Exodus 20:3? 5. Why is it important to discern true worship from false practices today? 6. How can we ensure our worship aligns with God's commands in Scripture? 7. What does 2 Kings 10:21 reveal about the nature of idolatry in ancient Israel? 8. How does Jehu's actions in 2 Kings 10:21 align with God's commands in the Old Testament? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 10:21? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 10? 11. How can the depiction of divine judgment in 2 Kings 10 be reconciled with later passages emphasizing mercy and forgiveness? 12. Where is the archaeological evidence for Jehu's widespread purge and the destruction of the Baal temple in 2 Kings 10:27? 13. Jeremiah 19:2 -- Where is the archaeological or historical evidence that child sacrifice actually took place in the Valley of Hinnom as described here? 14. How does 2 Kings 10:1-11 reconcile mass slaughter with the broader biblical prohibition against murder? What Does 2 Kings 10:21 Mean Jehu sends word throughout Israel“Then Jehu sent word throughout Israel” (2 Kings 10:21a). • This is the second part of the ruse Jehu began in verses 18–19, pretending great devotion to Baal so every idolater would reveal himself. Compare Gideon’s call that gathered Midian’s enemies (Judges 7:22-24) and Elijah’s earlier assembly of Baal’s prophets on Carmel (1 Kings 18:19). • Jehu’s action fulfills God’s commission given through the prophet (2 Kings 9:6-10); the eradication of Baal worship is an act of covenant faithfulness commanded in Deuteronomy 13:5. All the servants of Baal came; not a man failed to show “…and all the servants of Baal came; there was not a man who failed to show” (10:21b). • Jehu’s proclamation is so persuasive that every devoted idolater responds, exposing themselves for judgment—much like the complete turnout of false prophets who dined with Jezebel (1 Kings 18:19-22). • Their eagerness contrasts with Israel’s frequent reluctance to gather for true worship (Isaiah 1:12-15), highlighting the deceptive pull of idolatry. • God’s sovereign hand ensures none escape (Proverbs 16:4); their total presence paves the way for the prophesied purge (2 Kings 10:28). They entered the temple of Baal “They entered the temple of Baal” (10:21c). • The temple, erected by Ahab in Samaria (1 Kings 16:32-33), symbolizes a direct affront to the LORD’s exclusive sanctuary in Jerusalem (Deuteronomy 12:5-7). • By stepping inside, the worshipers cross a line of unmistakable allegiance, reminiscent of the mixed multitude that worshiped the golden calf (Exodus 32:6). • Jehu’s soldiers stand outside (2 Kings 10:23), underscoring the separation between holy and profane (Leviticus 10:10). It was filled from end to end “…and it was filled from end to end” (10:21d). • The packed house highlights the depth of apostasy under Ahab’s dynasty—echoing Jesus’ picture of the “broad road that leads to destruction” (Matthew 7:13). • For Jehu, the crowded temple ensures a swift, decisive strike (2 Kings 10:24-25), parallel to Moses’ call for the Levites to purify the camp after the calf incident (Exodus 32:25-29). • The scene underscores that idolatry may look powerful in numbers, yet God can overturn it in a moment (Psalm 33:10-11). summary 2 Kings 10:21 shows Jehu cleverly gathering every Baal worshiper into one place so none escape God’s judgment. The verse underscores God’s zeal for exclusive worship, the peril of popular idolatry, and His sovereign ability to expose and remove sin completely. (21) Sent through all Israel.--The Vatican LXX. adds, "saying: And now all his servants, and all his priests, and all his prophets, let none be wanting; because I make a great sacrifice. Whoever shall be wanting he shall not live." This is another instance (comp. 2Kings 9:16) of the insertion in the text of a marginal note belonging to another place. The note preserves the reading of the first half of 2Kings 10:19 according to another MS. (See Thenius ad loc.)Was full from one end to another.--Right as to the sense. The figure is taken from a full vessel; as if we were to say, "The house was brimful." The rim of a vessel was its mouth. The rim of the contents reached the rim of the vessel. Schulz explains "head to head" (comp. the margin); Gesenius, "from corner to corner" (comp. 2Kings 21:16); LXX. literally, ????? ??? ????? "mouth to mouth." Verse 21. - And Jehu sent through all Israel; i.e. through the whole of his own kingdom, from Dan on the north to Bethel on the south. And all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. Duty and inclination for once coincided. The king's command made it incumbent on them, they would argue, to attend; and attendance would, they supposed, result in a time of excitement and enjoyment, which they were not disposed to miss. The death-penalty threatened for non-attendance (ver. 19) was scarcely needed to induce them all to come. And they came into the house of Baal. Ahab had erected a temple to Baal in Samaria shortly after his marriage with Jezebel (1 Kings 16:22). Like the other temples of the time, in Judaea, in Egypt, and in Phoenicia, it was not a mere "house," but contained vast courts and corridors fitted for the reception of immense numbers. And the house of Baal was full from one end to another; literally, from brim to brim; i.e. brimful - "metaphora sumpta a vasibus humore aliquo plenis."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then Jehuיֵהוּא֙ (yê·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3058: Jehu -- 'the LORD is He', the name of several Israelites sent word וַיִּשְׁלַ֤ח (way·yiš·laḥ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7971: To send away, for, out throughout בְּכָל־ (bə·ḵāl) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the servants עֹבְדֵ֣י (‘ō·ḇə·ḏê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave of Baal הַבַּ֔עַל (hab·ba·‘al) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1168: Baal -- a heathen god came; וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go there was not וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no a man אִ֖ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person who אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that failed לֹֽא־ (lō-) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no to show up. בָ֑א (ḇā) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go They entered וַיָּבֹ֙אוּ֙ (way·yā·ḇō·’ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the temple בֵּ֣ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Baal, הַבַּ֔עַל (hab·ba·‘al) Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1168: Baal -- a heathen god and it בֵית־ (ḇêṯ-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house was filled וַיִּמָּלֵ֥א (way·yim·mā·lê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of from end פֶּ֥ה (peh) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to to end. לָפֶֽה׃ (lā·p̄eh) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6310: The mouth, edge, portion, side, according to Links 2 Kings 10:21 NIV2 Kings 10:21 NLT 2 Kings 10:21 ESV 2 Kings 10:21 NASB 2 Kings 10:21 KJV 2 Kings 10:21 BibleApps.com 2 Kings 10:21 Biblia Paralela 2 Kings 10:21 Chinese Bible 2 Kings 10:21 French Bible 2 Kings 10:21 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Kings 10:21 Jehu sent through all Israel: and all (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) |
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