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19 So now, (A)summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his slaves 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 [a]cunning, so that he might cause the slaves of Baal to perish. 20 And Jehu said, “(B)Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal.” And (C)they summoned them. 21 Then Jehu sent [b]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 (D)the house of Baal, and the house of Baal was filled from one end to the other.

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  1. 2 Kings 10:19 Lit insidiousness
  2. 2 Kings 10:21 Lit in all

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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