16 And he said to him, 'Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord.' And he gave him a place in his chariot.
17 And he led him into Samaria. And he struck down all who were left behind of Ahab in Samaria, even to the last one, in accord with the word of the Lord, which he spoke through Elijah.
18 Then Jehu gathered together the entire people. And he said to them: 'Ahab worshipped Baal a little, but I will worship him even more.
19 Now therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, and all his servants, and all his priests. Let no one be permitted not to come, for great is the sacrifice from me to Baal. Whoever will fail to come, he shall not live.' Now Jehu was doing this treacherously, so that he might destroy the worshippers of Baal.
20 And he said: 'Sanctify a day of solemnity for Baal.' And he summoned
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