2 Kings 10:21

“And Jehu sent through all Israel, etc.] Persons to proclaim this solemn assembly: and all the worshippers of Baal came, so that there was not a man left that came not; some no doubt came cheerfully, having no suspicion of him, and the rather, as he might have been a worshipper of Baal in the times of Ahab; and as for what he had done to Baal’s priests, they might consider that only as they were in connection with Ahab’s family, whom to destroy was his political interest; and they were glad at heart their new king was so affected to Baal, and fond to see such a grand solemnity as they expected this to be; and others that might be suspicious of him, yet as they must die if they did not appear,…”

“In order to understand how such numbers could find room, we must remember that the ancient temples had vast courts around them, which could contain many thousands. return to 'Top of Page'”

“And they came: Joe 3:2, Joe 3:11-14; Rev 16:16 the house of Baal: Kg1 16:32 full from one end to another: or, so full that they stood mouth to mouth, Jdg 16:27 4 Kings (2 Kings) 10:22”

“The temple of Baal was filled לפה פּה, "from one edge (end) to the other." פּה in this sense is not to be derived from פּאה, a corner (Cler., Ges.), but signifies mouth, or the upper rim of a vessel. Metaphora sumta a vasibus humore aliquo plenis: Vatabl. 4 Kings (2 Kings) 10:22”