Jehu said, “Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal!” So they proclaimed it.
Parallel translations
- KJV And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.
- BSB And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it.
- NKJV And Jehu said, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they proclaimed it.
- NASB And Jehu said, “Proclaim a holy assembly for Baal.” And they proclaimed it.
- NLT Then Jehu ordered, “Prepare a solemn assembly to worship Baal!” So they did.
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Quick answer
Jehu ordered a solemn assembly proclaimed for Baal, and it was announced. The trap for the Baal worshipers was set.
Overview
The proclamation of a 'solemn assembly' for Baal completes the gathering of the idolaters. What appeared to be a great act of devotion was in fact the prelude to their destruction. The verse builds toward the decisive removal of Baal worship from Israel, an act that, despite Jehu's mixed character, advanced the LORD's purpose to cleanse His people of idolatry.
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Cross-references · 4
- Joel 1:14Sanctify a fast. Call a solemn assembly. Gather the elders, and all the inhabitants of the land, to the house of Yahweh, your God, and cry to Yahweh.
- Exod 32:5When Aaron saw this, he built an altar before it; and Aaron made a proclamation, and said, “Tomorrow shall be a feast to Yahweh.”
- 1 Kgs 21:12They proclaimed a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
- 1 Kgs 18:19–20Now therefore send, and gather to me all Israel to Mount Carmel, and four hundred fifty of the prophets of Baal, and four hundred of the prophets of the Asherah, who eat at Jezebel’s table.”
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