2 Reis 10
Theodoret of Cyrus · Comentário Patrístico (catena)
2 Reis 10:15-16
This was also a pious man, and a relative of his. Indeed, his family constantly lived in tents and kept away from drunkenness. The prophet Jeremiah mentions them with praise, and history shows their piety. Therefore king Jehu, as soon as he saw him, blessed him, that is, greeted him. Then he asked, "Is your heart as true to mine as mine is to yours?" When he had answered, "It is," Jehu said to him, "If it is, give me your hand." Then, while he was taking him into his chariot, he said, " 'Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord.' So he had him ride in his chariot." From this it clearly appears that also among the ten tribes there were people endowed with piety, and thanks to them, God, who rules everything with wisdom, tolerated all the others. — QUESTION 33, ON 2 KINGS
2 Reis 10:18-24
"Then Jehu assembled all the people and said to them, 'Ahab offered Baal small service; but Jehu will offer much more.' " We need to examine the purpose of words and actions. And this must be done here too. In fact, since he did not want anyone to escape his revenge, Jehu used these words, so that all the priests of Baal might come confidently. In addition, in order that no priest of God might share with them the same punishment, he ordered that they be driven away as though they were not worthy of that celebration, and so he killed only [the idolatrous priests]. He also burned the statue of Baal, cut down its sacred groves and freed the whole land of Israel from other idols. However, he continued to worship the two golden calves and gave the name of Baalim to the sanctuary of Baal. — QUESTION 34, ON 2 KINGS