18 And Jehu gathered all the people together, and said unto them, Ahab served Ba´al a little; but Jehu shall serve him much.
19 Now therefore call unto me all the prophets of Ba´al, all his servants, and all his priests; let none be wanting: for I have a great sacrifice to do to Ba´al; whosoever shall be wanting, he shall not live. But Jehu did it in subtilty, to the intent that he might destroy the worshippers of Ba´al.
20 And Jehu said, Proclaim a solemn assembly for Ba´al. And they proclaimed it.
21 And Jehu sent through all Israel: and all the worshippers of Ba´al came, so that there was not a man left that came not. And they came into the house of Ba´al; and the house of Ba´al was full from one end to another.
22 And he said unto him that was over the vestry, Bring forth vestments for all the worshippers of Ba´al. And he brought them forth vestments.
23 And Jehu went, and Jehon´adab the son of Rechab, into the house of Ba´al, and said unto the worshippers of Ba´al, Search, and look that there be here with you none of the servants of the Lord, but the worshippers of Ba´al only.
24 And when they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings, Jehu appointed fourscore men without, and said, If any of the men whom I have brought into your hands escape, he that letteth him go, his life shall be for the life of him.