2 Kings 10:16

16 And he said, "Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD." So he had him ride 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 He said, "Take them alive." And they took them alive, and slew them at the pit of Beth-eked, forty-two persons, and he spared none of them.
15 And when he departed from there, he met Jehon'adab the son of Rechab coming to meet him; and he greeted him, and said to him, "Is your heart true to my heart as mine is to yours?" And Jehon'adab answered, "It is." Jehu said, "If it is, give me your hand." So he gave him his hand. And Jehu took him up with him into the chariot.
16 And he said, "Come with me, and see my zeal for the LORD." So he had him ride in his chariot.
17 And when he came to Sama'ria, he slew all that remained to Ahab in Sama'ria, till he had wiped them out, according to the word of the LORD which he spoke to Eli'jah.
18 Then Jehu assembled all the people, and said to them, "Ahab served Ba'al a little; but Jehu will serve him much.
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