2 Kings 10:16

16 Jehu said, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD.” Then he had him ride along in his chariot.

2 Kings 10:16 in Other Translations

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

16 And he said, "Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD." So he had him ride in his chariot.

16 Then Jehu said, “Now come with me, and see how devoted I am to the LORD .” So Jehonadab rode along with him.

16 "Come along with me," said Jehu, "and witness my zeal for God." Together they proceeded in the chariot.

16 Then he said, "Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord!" So he let him ride with him in his chariot.

2 Kings 10:16 Meaning and Commentary

2 Kings 10:16

And he said, come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord of
hosts
In destroying idolaters and idolatry, with an intent to do which he was going to Samaria; this seems to savour very much of vain glory, hypocrisy, and a pharisaical spirit:

so they made him ride in his chariot;
the servants of Jehu by his order opened the chariot door, and assisted Jonadab in getting into it.

2 Kings 10:16 In-Context

14 “Take them alive!” he ordered. So they took them alive and slaughtered them by the well of Beth Eked—forty-two of them. He left no survivor.

15 After he left there, he came upon Jehonadab son of Rekab, who was on his way to meet him. Jehu greeted him and said, “Are you in accord with me, as I am with you?” “I am,” Jehonadab answered. “If so,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.” So he did, and Jehu helped him up into the chariot.

16 Jehu said, “Come with me and see my zeal for the LORD.” Then he had him ride along in his chariot.

17 When Jehu came to Samaria, he killed all who were left there of Ahab’s family; he destroyed them, according to the word of the LORD spoken to Elijah.

18 Then Jehu brought all the people together and said to them, “Ahab served Baal a little; Jehu will serve him much.

Cross References

• 1. S Numbers 25:13; 1 Kings 19:10