2 Kings 10:20

“And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.”

"And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it." - 2 Kings 10:20
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What does 2 Kings 10:20 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Kings 10:20 in the King James Version (KJV) states: "And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it." This verse comes from the Old Testament, specifically from the historical narrative of the book of 2 Kings, which traces the reigns…

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The Challenge of Choice: Jehu and the Call to Accountability

In 2 Kings 10:20, we read, "And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it." At first glance, Jehu's proclamation may seem perplexing, given his role in the judgement against idolatry and the house of Ahab. However, taking a deeper look, we find…

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A Solemn Assembly for Divine Boldness

Heavenly Father, As we come before You today, we heed the call resonated in the words of 2 Kings 10:20, where Jehu, a divinely appointed leader, urged the gathering of a solemn assembly for Baal. Lord, we recognize the significance of assembling and the power that lies in unity…

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2 Kings 10:20 - "And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it."
2 Kings 20:10 - "And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees."
2 Kings 20:20 - "¶ And the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, and all his might, and how he made a pool, and a conduit, and brought water into the city, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Judah?"
1 Kings 10:20 - "And twelve lions stood there on the one side and on the other upon the six steps: there was not the like made in any kingdom."
2 Kings 20:2 - "Then he turned his face to the wall, and prayed unto the LORD, saying,"
2 Kings 2:20 - "And he said, Bring me a new cruse, and put salt therein. And they brought it to him."
2 Kings 20:16 - "And Isaiah said unto Hezekiah, Hear the word of the LORD."
2 Kings 3:10 - "And the king of Israel said, Alas! that the LORD hath called these three kings together, to deliver them into the hand of Moab!"
2 Kings 25:20 - "And Nebuzar-adan captain of the guard took these, and brought them to the king of Babylon to Riblah:"
2 Kings 10:28 - "Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel."
2 Kings 21:10 - "¶ And the LORD spake by his servants the prophets, saying,"
2 Kings 10:4 - "But they were exceedingly afraid, and said, Behold, two kings stood not before him: how then shall we stand?"
2 Kings 14:20 - "And they brought him on horses: and he was buried at Jerusalem with his fathers in the city of David."
2 Kings 20:21 - "And Hezekiah slept with his fathers: and Manasseh his son reigned in his stead."
2 Kings 21:20 - "And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh did."
2 Kings 13:20 - "¶ And Elisha died, and they buried him. And the bands of the Moabites invaded the land at the coming in of the year."
2 Kings 20:7 - "And Isaiah said, Take a lump of figs. And they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered."
2 Kings 11:20 - "And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king's house."
"And Hezekiah answered, It is a light thing for the shadow to go down ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow return backward ten degrees." - 2 Kings 20:10
2 Kings 8:20 - "¶ In his days Edom revolted from under the hand of Judah, and made a king over themselves."
2 Kings 10:34 - "Now the rest of the acts of Jehu, and all that he did, and all his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?"
"Thus Jehu destroyed Baal out of Israel." - 2 Kings 10:28
1 Kings 2:10 - "So David slept with his fathers, and was buried in the city of David."
2 Kings 10:26 - "And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burned them."
2 Kings 7:20 - "And so it fell out unto him: for the people trode upon him in the gate, and he died."
1 Kings 20:2 - "And he sent messengers to Ahab king of Israel into the city, and said unto him, Thus saith Ben-hadad,"
2 Kings 10:12 - "¶ And he arose and departed, and came to Samaria. And as he was at the shearing house in the way,"
2 Kings 20:4 - "And it came to pass, afore Isaiah was gone out into the middle court, that the word of the LORD came to him, saying,"
Psalms 2:10 - "Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth."