15. When he left there, he found Jehonadab son of Rechab coming to meet him. He greeted him and then asked, “Is your heart one with mine? ” “It is,” Jehonadab replied.Jehu said, “If it is, give me your hand.” So he gave him his hand, and Jehu pulled him up into the chariot with him.
16. Then he said, “Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord! ” So he let him ride with him in his chariot.
17. When Jehu came to Samaria, he struck down all who remained from the house of Ahab in Samaria until he had annihilated his house, 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, but Jehu will serve him a lot.
19. Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. None must be missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” However, Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal.
20. Jehu commanded, “Consecrate a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they called one.
21. Then Jehu sent messengers throughout all Israel, and all the servants of Baal came; there was not a man left who did not come. They entered the temple of Baal, and it was filled from one end to the other.