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II Kings Chapter 10

THE PROPHETS

II KINGS

MELACHIM II

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. It provides insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during those periods. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

Chapter 10

II Kings Chapter 10 on Not Fully Following G-d’s Commandment

Doing What Is Right In The Eyes Of Hashem

v. 30 confirms it, as it was in the book of Judges (Shoftim).

Deuteronomy (Devarim) 12:8 simply implies, doing what is good in your own eyes does not find favor in G-d’s eyes.

All the nonsense quotes like, “Live life to the fullest, ‘coz life is short,” vain party, show-off vacation, and all of that sort are contrary to G-d’s commandments.

“Jehu, King of Israel Finds Favor in Hashem’s Eyes”
“Jehu Did Not Watch to Follow the Torah of Hashem, G-d of Israel”

They were exceedingly frightened, for they said, “If even those two kings could not stand against him, how can we stand?
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[Jehu] wrote them a second scroll, saying, “If you are with me and you wish to listen to my voice, take the heads of the male offspring of your master and come to me at this time tomorrow, to Jezreel. Now the sons of the king number seventy men, and the great men of the city are raising them.”
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And so it happened; when the scroll reached them they took the king’s sons and slaughtered the seventy men; they put their heads in kettles and sent them to [Jehu]. to Jezreel.
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Know, therefore, that there shall not fall [unfulfilled] to the earth any word of Hashem; for Hashem spoke concerning the house of Ahab, and Hashem has carried out all that He had spoken through the hand of His servant Elijah.”
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Jehu then struck down all those who remained of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all of his notables, acquaintances and priests, until he left him not a survivor.
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and Jehu encountered some relatives of Ahaziah king of Judah, and he said, “Who are you?” They replied, “We are relatives of Ahaziah and have come for the welfare of the sons of the king and the sons of the queen.”
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and [Jehu] then said, “Capture them alive,” and they captured them alive. He then slaughtered forty-two men into the pit of the gathering-house; he did not leave any of them alive.
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[Jehu] arrived at Samaria and struck down all those that remained of Ahab in Samaria, until he annihilated him; in accordance with the word of Hashem, which He had spoken to Elijah.
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Jehu then gathered together all the people and said to them, “Ahab worshipped the Baal just a bit; Jehu will worship it a great deal!
… (Jehu was acting with cunning, in order to eliminate the worshipers of the Baal.)
:18-19
It happened when he finished performing the burnt-offering, that Jehu said to the runners and to the captains, “Come and strike them down! Let no man get away!” They struck them down by the sword. THe runners and the captains threw themselves onward, as they advanced going to the city of the Temple of the Baal.
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They removed the monuments of the Temple of the Baal and burned them.
:26
They smashed the pillar of the Baal, and they demolished the Temple of the Baal and designated it for latrines, until today.
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Thus Jehu eliminated the Baal from Israel,
:28
but regarding the sins of Jeroboam son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin — the golden calves that were [in] Beth-el and in Dan — Jehu did not turn away from them.
:29
Hashem said to Jehu, “Because you have done well, doing that which is proper in My eyes, for you have done to the house of Ahab according to all that was in My heart, four generations of your descendants will sit upon the throne of Israel for your sake.”
:30
But Jehu did not watch to follow the Torah of Hashem, God of Israel, with all his heart; he did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam that he caused Israel to sin.
:31
Jehu lay with his forefathers and they buried him in Samaria. His son Jehoahaz reigned in his place.
:35

1 Now Ahab had seventy sons in Samaria, and Jehu wrote letters and sent [them] to Samaria, to the officials of Jezreel, the elders, and to those who brought up Ahab’s children, saying,
2 “And now, when this letter reaches you, and your master’s sons are with you, and the chariots and the horses and the fortified city and arms are with you,
3 And you shall select the best and the most suitable of your master’s sons, and place him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.”
4 And they were very very frightened, and they said, “Behold the two kings were unable to resist him, now how will we resist him?”
5 And the one appointed over the palace and the one appointed over the city, and the elders and those who brought up the children, sent to Jehu, saying, “We are your servants, and everything you say to us we will do; we will not appoint anyone as king; do what pleases you.”
6 And he sent them a letter a second time, saying, “If you are with me and you obey my orders, fetch the heads of the men-of your master’s sons-and come to me at this time tomorrow, to Jezreel. Now the king’s sons are seventy men. They are with the elders of the city, who are raising them.”
7 And it came to pass when the letter reached them, that they took the king’s sons and slaughtered [them], seventy men; and they placed their heads in pots and sent them to him to Jezreel.
8 And the messenger came and told him, saying, “They have brought the heads of the king’s sons.” And he said, “Place them in two piles at the entrance of the gate until morning.”
9 And it was in the morning, that he went out and stood, and he said, to all the people, “You are righteous. Behold I revolted against my master and slew him, but who slew all these?
10 Know then that nothing of the Lord’s word shall fall to the ground, which the Lord spoke concerning the house of Ahab, and the Lord has done what He spoke through His servant Elijah.”
11 And Jehu slew all those remaining of the house of Ahab in Jezreel, and all the notables and his relatives and his priests until he did not leave over a survivor.
12 And he arose and came and went to Samaria. He was at the meeting-place of the shepherds on the road.
13 And Jehu found the brothers of Ahaziah, king of Judah, and he said, “Who are you?” And they said, “We are Ahaziah’s brothers, and we have come down to greet the sons of the king and the sons of the queen mother.”
14 And he said, “Seize them alive!” And they seized them alive, and slaughtered into the pit of the meeting-place, forty- two men. He did not leave over even one of them.
15 And he went from there and found Jehonadab the son of Rechab coming toward him, and he greeted him and he said to him, “Is your heart right as my heart is with your heart?” And Jehonadab said, “Indeed it is. Give [me] your hand.” And he gave him his hand and lifted him up into the chariot to him.
16 And he said, “Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord.” And they caused him to ride in the chariot.
17 And he came to Samaria and struck down all those of Ahab that remained in Samaria, until he destroyed [them], according to the word of the Lord which He had spoken to Elijah.
18 Now Jehu assembled all the people, and said to them, “Ahab worshipped the Baal a little; Jehu will worship him much.
19 And now summon to me all the prophets of the Baal, all his worshippers and all his priests; let no one be missing, for I have a great sacrifice for the Baal; anyone who will be absent shall not live.” But Jehu was acting with cunning, in order to exterminate the Baal worshippers.
20 And Jehu said, “Proclaim an assembly for the Baal,” and they called.
21 And Jehu sent throughout all Israel, and all the Baal worshippers came; no one was left who did not come. And they came to the temple of the Baal, and the temple of the Baal was filled from entrance to entrance.
22 And he said to the one [appointed] over the wardrobe, “Bring out the vestments for all the Baal worshippers.” And he brought out the vestments for them.
23 And Jehu and Jehonadab the son of Rechab came to the temple of the Baal, and he said to the Baal worshippers, “Search and see whether any of the servants of the Lord is here with you, except the Baal worshippers only.”
24 And they came to perform sacrifices and burnt-offerings, and Jehu had appointed for himself eighty men outside. And he said, “The one from whom one of the people I bring into your hands will escape, his life shall be forfeit for his life.”
25 And it was when he finished performing the burnt-offering, that Jehu said to the couriers and to the officers, “Come, strike them down; let no man out.” And they struck them down by the blade of the sword, and the couriers and the officers cast them out and went up to the city of the temple of the Baal.
26 And they took out the monument of the temple of the Baal and burnt it.
27 And they tore down the monument of the Baal, and they tore down the temple of the Baal and made it for a privy until this day.
28 And Jehu abolished the Baal from Israel.
29 However, Jehu did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam the son of Nebat that he caused Israel to sin; the golden calves that were in Bethel and that were in Dan.
30 And the Lord said to Jehu, “Since you did well by executing what was proper in My eyes; according to all that was in My heart you have done to the house of Ahab, your descendants of the fourth generation shall occupy the throne of Israel.”
31 But Jehu did not observe to follow the law of the Lord God of Israel wholeheartedly; he did not turn away from the sins of Jeroboam, that he caused Israel to sin.
32 In those days, the Lord commenced to be vexed with Israel; and Hazael struck them throughout the entire border of Israel.
33 From the east side of the Jordan, the entire land of Gilead, the Gadites, the Reubenites, and the Manassites; from Aroer, which is by the Arnon River and the Gilead and the Bashan.
34 And the rest of the acts of Jehu and all that he did and all his might, are written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel.
35 And Jehu slept with his forefathers, and they buried him in Samaria; and Jehoahaz his son reigned in his stead.
36 And the days that Jehu reigned over Israel were twenty-eight years in Samaria.

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Judges chronicles the history of the Israelites during the period between the conquest of the Land of Israel and the establishment of the monarchy. It contains accounts of the heroic deeds of various judges who led and rescued the Israelites from their enemies. The book also provides valuable insights into the spiritual and moral challenges faced by the Israelites during that time. The cycle of sin is clearly seen in the book of Judges (Shoftim in Hebrew).
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.
The Books of I and II Samuel, also known as the Books of Samuel, recount the life and times of the prophet Samuel, the establishment of the Israelite monarchy, and the reigns of the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. Samuel (Shmuel in Hebrew) anointed both Saul and David as kings of Israel with the approval of G-d and at His command.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

The Books of I and II Kings, also known as the Books of Kings, recount the history of the Israelite monarchy from the reign of Solomon to the destruction of the First Temple in Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile. They provide insights into the political, religious, and social aspects of ancient Israel during that period. From one righteous king to another evil king one after another, miracle after miracle favoring the righteous kings, and against the evil kings.

A known prophetic book in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible is the book of Isaiah (Yeshayahu in Hebrew). It contains the written prophecies during the 8th century BCE throughout his life. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel (the suffering servant) and other nations, the coming of the Messiah, and the establishment of G-d’s kingdom on earth. Isaiah is known for his poetic and eloquent language, and his prophecies have had a profound influence on Jewish and Christian thought throughout history.
The prophecies of the prophet Jeremiah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the coming destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Jeremiah (Yirmiyahu in Hebrew) is known as “The suffering or lamenting prophet,” for his emotional and passionate prophecies, and his book accounts the tragic details as it happens right before his eyes in his lifetime.
The Book of Ezekiel (Yechezkel in Hebrew) contains the prophecies of the prophet Ezekiel, who lived during the Babylonian exile in the 6th century BCE. The book addresses various themes, including the judgment of G-d upon Israel and other nations, the destruction of Jerusalem and the Babylonian exile, and the restoration of Israel. Ezekiel is known for his vivid and symbolic prophecies, and his book reveals the key to salvation. That is repentance and righteousness.
The Book of Hosea (Hoshea in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), shares the prophecies of the prophet Hosea, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses themes such as the unfaithfulness of the Israelites, G-d’s judgment and mercy, and the promise of redemption. G-d’s “estranged wife,” is how Israel was identified in this book. Nonetheless, Israel remains G-d’s chosen people despite their sins and shortcomings.
The Book of Joel (Yoel in Hebrew) is another prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Joel, who lived during a time of locust infestation and drought. The empires of Babylonia, Persian, Greeks and Romans are God’s judgment on Israel for their sins; likened to the locusts swarms in succession. Moreover, the coming Day of the Lord, and the restoration of Israel is mentioned as well.
A prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Amos, who lived in the 8th century BCE during the reign of the kings of Israel. The book addresses social justice, the condemnation of injustice, and the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins. Amos’s prophecies are known for their powerful and direct language.
The Book of Obadiah (Ovadiah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Obadiah, who lived during the 6th century BCE, primarily addresses the destruction of Edom and the judgment of G-d upon them for their hostility towards Israel. Obadiah’s prophecies are known for its powerful condemnation of Edom’s arrogance and cruelty.
The Book of Jonah (Yonah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible) is a narrative prophetic book that tells the story of the prophet Jonah, who is reluctant to fulfill G-d’s command to prophesy against the city of Nineveh. Instead, Jonah flees to Tarshish, but a great storm arises and the sailors throw Jonah overboard to appease the storm. Jonah is swallowed by a large fish, where he prays to G-d. After three days and three nights, the fish vomits Jonah onto dry land. Jonah then goes to Nineveh and delivers God’s message of repentance, leading to the city’s repentance and God’s mercy. The book highlights matters of God’s sovereignty, mercy, and the importance of obedience.
The Book of Micah (Michah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Micah, who lived during the 8th century BCE during the reigns of the kings of Judah and Israel. Micah’s prophecies address social justice, the condemnation of injustice, the coming judgment of G-d on Israel and other nations for their sins, and the promise of a future restoration and redemption. Micah’s prophecies are known for its powerful outlook and emotional intensity.
The Book of Nahum (Nachum in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible).
Prophet Nahum, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book primarily addresses the judgment of G-d upon the city of Nineveh, the capital of the Assyrian Empire, for its arrogance, cruelty, and violence. Nahum’s prophecies are known for their vivid descriptions of Nineveh’s destruction and their emphasis on G-d’s justice and sovereignty.
The Book of Habakkuk (Chavakuk in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible). Habakkuk, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The book addresses themes such as the suffering of the righteous, the coming judgment of G-d on the wicked, and the assurance of G-d’s ultimate victory. Habakkuk’s prophecies are known for their powerful and poetic language, and his book has been a source of inspiration and comfort to many throughout history.
The Book of Zephaniah (Tzefaniah in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zephaniah, who lived during the 7th century BCE. The coming judgment of G-d on Judah and Jerusalem for their sins, the destruction of the wicked, and the promise of restoration for the righteous are accounts written in Zephaniah. The book of Zephaniah has been a source of comfort and encouragement for generations of believers.
The Book of Haggai (Chaggai in the Hebrew-Jewish Bible), Haggai, who lived during the 6th century BCE during the time of the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Haggai’s prophecies focused on encouraging the Jewish people to complete the rebuilding of the Temple, and he emphasized the importance of faith, obedience, and the blessings that would come from serving G-d wholeheartedly.
The Book of Zechariah is a prophetic book containing the prophecies of the prophet Zechariah, who lived during the 6th century BCE. The rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, the coming of the Messiah, and the ultimate redemption of G-d’s people are important details described in the book. The book of Zechariah mentions the truth about the Jewish people as the people favored by G-d.
Malachi, who lived during the 5th century BCE. The book addresses the corruption of the priesthood, the neglect of religious practices, and the coming judgment of G-d upon those who have strayed from His ways. Emphasis on the importance of faithfulness to G-d and His covenant are topics where the book of Malachi is remembered frequently.
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