2 Kings 10:21
And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was full from one end to another.
2 Kings 10:21 · King James Version
Meaning
After being anointed king by the prophet Elisha, Jehu embarked on a mission to rid Israel of the worship of the false god Baal. He sent out a decree summoning all worshippers of Baal to come to a great sacrifice in his honor. The worshippers gathered in the temple of Baal, filling it from one end to the other. This verse showcases the extent of Baal worship in Israel at the time, as "all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not." The full house of Baal symbolizes the deep-rooted influence of idolatry and false worship in the land. Jehu's actions serve as a reminder for believers to stay faithful to the one true God and to resist the allure of false gods and idols in their lives.
Theological Overview
In the book of 2 Kings, chapter 10, verse 21, we see the story of Jehu who was on a mission to rid Israel of the worship of the false god Baal. In this verse, Jehu sent word throughout the land for all the worshippers of Baal to gather in one place. This was a strategic move to ensure that every follower of Baal was present so that they could all be dealt with accordingly. The house of Baal was packed with worshippers, symbolizing the extent to which the worship of this false god had infiltrated the land. This event serves as a powerful illustration of the consequences of turning away from the true God and following after idols. Through the theological interpretation of this verse, we can glean insights into the dangers of idolatry and the importance of remaining faithful to the one true God.
2 Kings 10:21 in other translations
American Standard Version
And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was filled from one end to another.
World English Bible
Jehu sent through all Israel; and all the worshipers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that didn’t come. They came into the house of Baal; and the house of Baal was filled from one end to another.
Douay-Rheims
And he sent into all the borders of Israel; and all the servants of Baal came: there was not one left that did not come. And they went into the temple of Baal: and the house of Baal was filled, from one end to the other.
Geneva Bible (1599)
So Iehu sent vnto all Israel, and all the seruants of Baal came, and there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Baal, and the house of Baal was full from ende to ende.