And Jehu sent throughout all Israel; and all the worshipers of Ba'al came, so that there was not a man left who did not come. And they entered the house of Ba'al, and the house of Ba'al was filled from one end to the other.

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

To understand how such a large number of people could fit, we must remember that ancient temples had vast courts surrounding them which could hold …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Sent through all Israel. —The Vatican Septuagint adds, saying: “And now all his servants, and all his priests, and al…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And Jehu sent through all Israel
Persons to proclaim this solemn assembly:

and all the worshipper…

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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