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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

2 Kings 10 - Introduction

A.M. 3120. B.C. 884.

Jehu destroys all the family of Ahab, 2 Kings 10:1. And the brethren of Ahaziah king of Judah, 2Ki 10:13, 2 Kings 10:14. Takes Jehonadab with him, 2 Kings 10:15. Causes the priests and worshippers of Baal to be slain, 2 Kings 10:18. Destroys the images and house of Baal, 2 Kings 10:26. Yet retains the worship of the calves, 2 Kings 10:29. Which God punishes by Hazael, 2Ki 10:32, 2 Kings 10:33. Jehu's death, 2 Kings 10:34.

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  • KJV Original Language Details

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