2 Kings 10:17

17 And he came to Samaria, and smote all that remained to Ahab in Samaria, until he had destroyed him, according to the word of Jehovah which he spoke to Elijah.

2 Kings 10:17 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 10:17

And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that remained unto
Ahab in Samaria
All that were in any connection with him, as related to his family, or as ministers of his in civil or religious things:

till he had destroyed him;
his whole house, as he was ordered:

according to the word of the Lord, which he spake to Elijah;
which is observed, to show the exact fulfilment of prophecy, see ( 1 Kings 21:21 ) .

2 Kings 10:17 In-Context

15 And he departed thence, and found Jehonadab the son of Rechab [coming] to meet him; and he greeted him, and said to him, Is thy heart right, as my heart is with thy heart? And Jehonadab said, It is. -- If it be, give [me] thy hand. -- And he gave [him] his hand; and [Jehu] took him up to him into the chariot,

16 and said, Come with me, and see my zeal for Jehovah. So they made him ride in his chariot.

17 And he came to Samaria, and smote all that remained to Ahab in Samaria, until he had destroyed him, according to the word of Jehovah which he spoke to Elijah.

18 And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said to them, Ahab served Baal a little: Jehu will serve him much.

19 And now call 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; whoever shall be wanting shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, in order that he might bring destruction upon the servants of Baal.