John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 10:25
And it came to pass, as soon as he had made an end of offering the burnt offering ,.... The chief of the priests of Baal, whose office it was to do this service: that Jehu said to the guard, and to the captains, go in and slay them, let none come forth ; this he said to the eighty men set to guard the temple, and the officers over them; and perhaps they might also have a reinforcement, since such a number seems scarcely sufficient to destroy so many as were here; though indeed it must be... read more
John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 10:24
And when they went in to offer sacrifices and burnt offerings ,.... To Baal, all things being ready for them: Jehu appointed eighty men without ; without the temple of Baal, at the several doors and avenues of it: 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 ; should be put to death for it in his room; the life of a watchman set to guard should go for the life of one that escaped. read more