16. And he said, Come with me, and thou shalt see my zeal for the Lord. So they had him ride in his chariot.
17. And when he came to Samaria, he slew all that had remained of Ahab in Samaria, until he had completely destroyed him, according to the word of the Lord which he had spoken to Elijah.
18. And Jehu gathered all the people together and said unto them, Ahab served Baal a little but Jehu shall serve him much.
19. Now, therefore, call unto me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests; let no one be lacking, for I have a great sacrifice to do to Baal; whoever is lacking shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty to the intent that he might destroy those that served Baal.
20. And Jehu said, Sanctify a solemn assembly for Baal. And they proclaimed it.
21. And Jehu sent through all Israel, and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was no one lacking that did not come. And they came into the house of Baal, and the house of Baal was full from one end to another.
22. And he said to the one that was over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all those that served Baal. And he brought them forth vestments.
23. And Jehu went with Jehonadab the son of Rechab, into the house of Baal and said unto the servants of Baal, Search and make sure that none of the slaves of the Lord are here with you, but only the servants of Baal.