Now therefore call to me all the prophets of Ba'al, all his worshipers and all his priests; let none be missing, for I have a great sacrifice to offer to Ba'al; whoever is missing shall not live." But Jehu did it with cunning in order to destroy the worshipers of Ba'al.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

It appears from this verse that the “prophets” and “priests” of Baal were not identical. The former would correspond to the dervishes and the latte…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Call to me all the prophets of Baal. — Compare the similar convocation of the prophets of the Baal and Asherah by the prophet Elij…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Ver. 19 Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his
servants, and all his priests, let …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Is your heart right? This is a question we should often ask ourselves. I make a fair profession and have gained a reputation among men, but is my h…

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