And he said to the one who was in charge of the wardrobe, “Bring out garments for all the worshipers of Baal.” So he brought out the garments for them.
Parallel translations
- WEB He said to him who kept the wardrobe, “Bring out robes for all the worshipers of Baal!” So he brought robes out to them.
- KJV And he said unto him that was over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.
- BSB And Jehu said to the keeper of the wardrobe, “Bring out garments for all the servants of Baal.” So he brought out garments for them.
- NKJV And he said to the one in charge of the wardrobe, “Bring out vestments for all the worshipers of Baal.” So he brought out vestments for them.
- NLT And Jehu instructed the keeper of the wardrobe, “Be sure that every worshiper of Baal wears one of these robes.” So robes were given to them.
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Quick answer
Jehu has special robes distributed to the Baal worshipers, marking them out clearly. The ceremonial garments ensure no one inside is mistaken for an outsider.
Overview
Vestments were part of formal pagan ritual, but here they also serve to single out every Baal devotee for judgment. Jehu's careful staging exposes the worshipers completely. The episode underscores that idolatry, however dignified its trappings, stands under God's condemnation.
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- Exod 28:2You shall make holy garments for Aaron your brother, for glory and for beauty.
- Matt 22:11–12But when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man who didn’t have on wedding clothing,
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