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It happened, as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering, that Jehu said to the guard and to the captains, Go in, and kill them; let none come forth. They struck them with the edge of the sword; and the guard and the captains cast them out, and went to the city of the house of Baal.
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A Calculated Ambush
Commentators note that Jehu likely had the priests of Baal perform the sacrifice, not himself. He strategically waited until all the worshippers were fully engaged in the ceremony before ordering his royal guard to attack, ensuring a swift and total massacre. This highlights the cunning and ruthlessness of his divinely-appointed mission.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 10:25
18th Century
Theologian
As soon as he had finished the offering - The actual sacrificers were undoubtedly the priests of Baal, but Jehu is considered to have made t…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 10:25
19th Century
Bishop
As soon as he had made an end. —The Syriac has, when they (that is, the Baal priests) had made an end. …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 10:25
17th Century
Pastor
And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of offering
the burnt offering
The…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 10:15–28
17th Century
Minister
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…