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What Were the "Pillars"?
Commentators clarify that the "pillars" (or "images" in some translations) were not necessarily human-shaped statues. They were likely sacred wooden columns or obelisks used in Baal worship. The fact that Jehu's men burned them confirms they were made of wood, representing a complete removal of these idolatrous symbols.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 10:26
18th Century
Theologian
The images - Or “pillars” of wood. The Phoenician pillar idols were mere columns, obelisks, or posts, without any shaping into a human form …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 10:26
19th Century
Bishop
The images. —Rather, the pillars, which were of wood and had a sacred significance ().
“In primitive times, a pill…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 10:26
17th Century
Pastor
And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal,
and burnt them .
] Lesser…
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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…