2 Kings 10:17-28

Jehu, as the Lord's minister in the destruction of idols, is graciously upheld in this service. And, hence all the worshippers of Baal were blinded to their own destruction. But, Reader! do observe, for it is a sweet part of this history, how the Lord overruled this event for the preservation of his hidden ones. There were seven thousand of the seed of the faithful in Israel in Elijah's time, as the Lord told him, though he, poor man, thought himself the only one. And no doubt there were many at this time when Jehu accomplished the Lord's purpose upon Baal. Reader! let it serve to teach us that the Lord knoweth how to preserve his people in times of visitation. His chambers of safety are opened for them when shut to others. And mark this; when God hides his people he surely manifests himself. 1 Kings 19:18.