16 And he said, Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord. So they made him ride in his chariot.
16 Jehu said, "Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord." Then he had him ride along in his chariot.
16 And he said, "Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord." So he
16 "Come along with me," said Jehu, "and witness my zeal for God." Together they proceeded in the chariot.
16 Then he said, "Come with me, and see my zeal for the Lord." So they had him ride in his chariot.
16 Then Jehu said, "Now come with me, and see how devoted I am to the Lord ." So Jehonadab rode along with him.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 10:16
Commentary on 2 Kings 10:15-28
(Read 2 Kings 10:15-28)
Is thine heart right? This is a question we should often put to ourselves. I make a fair profession, have gained a reputation among men, but, is my heart right? Am I sincere with God? Jehonadab owned Jehu in the work, both of revenge and of reformation. An upright heart approves itself to God, and seeks no more than his acceptance; but if we aim at the applause of men, we are upon a false foundation. Whether Jehu looked any further we cannot judge. The law of God was express, that idolaters were to be put to death. Thus idolatry was abolished for the present out of Israel. May we desire that it be rooted out of our hearts.