Holy Scripture

2 Kings 10:18

A church father on this verse
“This opinion dishonors the holy martyrs; no, altogether removes the possibility of holy martyrdom. For, according to the Priscillianists, the martyrs would act more justly and wisely if they did not confess to their persecutors that they were Christians and by their confession make homicides of their persecutors, but…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Against Lying 2.3

Source: Septuagint

Original

18And Jehu gathered all the people, and said to them, Ahab served Baal a little; Jehu shall serve him much.

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16And he said to him, Come with me, and see me zealous for the Lord. And he caused him to sit in his chariot.

17And he entered into Samaria, and smote all that were left of Ahab in Samaria, until he had utterly destroyed him, according to the word of the Lord, which he spoke to Elijah.

— 2 Kings 10:18 —

19Now then do all ye the prophets of Baal call all his servants and his priests to me; let not a man be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to offer to Baal; everyone who shall be missing shall die. But Jehu did it in subtlety, that he might destroy the servants of Baal.

20And Jehu said, Sanctify a solemn festival to Baal, and they made a proclamation.

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