19 Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests.(A) None must be missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” However, Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal. 20 Jehu commanded, “Consecrate a solemn assembly(B) for Baal.” So they called one.

21 Then Jehu sent messengers throughout all Israel, and all the servants of Baal[a] came; no one failed to come.(C) They entered the temple of Baal,(D) and it was filled from one end to the other.

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Footnotes

  1. 10:21 LXX adds—all his priests and all his prophets

19 Now summon(A) all the prophets of Baal, all his servants and all his priests. See that no one is missing, because I am going to hold a great sacrifice for Baal. Anyone who fails to come will no longer live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal.

20 Jehu said, “Call an assembly(B) in honor of Baal.” So they proclaimed it. 21 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.

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