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15 Jehu left in his chariot, and he was met by Jehonadab (Rechab’s son).

Jehu: I have no grievance against you. Do you have a problem with me?

Jehonadab: No. I am at peace with you, as you are at peace with me.

Jehu: If you truly are at peace with me, then offer your hand to me.

Jehonadab offered his hand to Jehu, and Jehu lifted him up into the chariot.

Jehu: 16 You’re coming with me. You will witness my zeal for the Eternal One.

So the two rode off together in Jehu’s chariot. 17 When they arrived in Samaria, Jehu slaughtered every person who was at all connected to Ahab. Finally every remnant of Ahab was erased from the earth. This all happened exactly as the Eternal said it would when He gave His message through Elijah.

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15 After he left there, he came upon Jehonadab(A) son of Rekab,(B) who was on his way to meet him. Jehu greeted him and said, “Are you in accord with me, as I am with you?”

“I am,” Jehonadab answered.

“If so,” said Jehu, “give me your hand.”(C) So he did, and Jehu helped him up into the chariot. 16 Jehu said, “Come with me and see my zeal(D) for the Lord.” Then he had him ride along in his chariot.

17 When Jehu came to Samaria, he killed all who were left there of Ahab’s family;(E) he destroyed them, according to the word of the Lord spoken to Elijah.

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