2 Kings 10 depicts the one of the hardest and possibly harshest assignments given by God in Scripture. The prophecy given to Elijah about Ahab’s house was still not accomplished; not a single person in his household would remain to take the throne of Israel. This tough task was given to Jehu, the next king of Israel who served for 28 years on the throne. Jehu knew the whereabouts of Ahab’s 70 remaining sons. In accordance to Elijah’s prophecy he sends a letter to Samaria specifically, to the sons of Ahab. He tells the ones in care of them to kill them. Their heads were delivered in two heaps until not a survivor was left. (vv.1-8) Shortly after, he meets the relatives of Ahaziah, king of Judah and kills 42 of his line. (vv.9-12) Then he would Jehonadab along and show him how he removes all of Ahab’s descendants. Jehu’s next task would then be to remove all of the false Baal worshippers and their idols. (vv.18-19) Through a cunning act of gathering them all together to have a corporate sacrifice to Baal, he along with 80 of his soldiers slew them all. (vv.19-27) However, Jehu still managed to do evil in the sight of God. “But Jehu was not careful to walk in the law of the Lord, the God of Israel, with all of his heart; he did not depart from the sins of Jeroboam, which he made Israel sin.” (v.31) Jehu went on a killing spree in obedience to the Lord. Many skeptics and detractors would argue God’s non-existence due to the violent nature of the command. How could a righteous God enact such a brutal and vicious command? The facts show that Ahab’s sins were a precursor to all of this. His idolatry, murder, stealing, lying, conniving, and malicious ways were evident before the eyes of God. He along with his wife triggered the wrath of God. It’s not pretty, but remember God protects the just and provides a way for the righteous. His mercy always triumphs over judgment! #godlylegacy “Let us preach the whole counsel of God and not just the ‘nice’ parts that will not offend or that will tickle people’s ears. The Bible does not shy away from talking about both the love and the wrath of God, so neither should we.” -Higgins
Posted on: Thu, 01 Aug 2013 14:05:48 +0000