Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.
So now call together all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. Make sure no one is missing, because I have a great sacrifice to offer to Baal. Anyone who doesn't come will die. But Jehu was being clever and deceptive, planning to destroy all the worshipers of Baal.
Jehu pretended to worship Baal so he could trick all of Baal's followers into gathering in one place, where he could eliminate them all at once.
📚 Historical Context
Jehu had been anointed by God to destroy the evil house of Ahab and eliminate Baal worship from Israel. Baal worship had been promoted by Queen Jezebel and had corrupted Israel's faith. Jehu used deception as a military strategy to accomplish God's judgment against idolatry.
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