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.