"Now,summonallthe prophetsof Baal,allhis worshipersand allhis priests;let noonebe missing,for I have a greatsacrificefor Baal;whoeveris missingshall not live."But Jehudidit in cunning,sothat he might destroythe worshipersof Baal.
"Nowthen send[and] gatherto me allIsraelat MountCarmel,[together] with 450prophetsof Baaland 400prophetsof the Asherah,who eatat Jezebel'stable."
Then the kingof Israelgatheredthe prophetstogether, about fourhundredmen,and saidto them, "Shall I goagainstRamoth-gileadto battleorshall I refrain?"And they said,"Goup, for the Lordwill give[it] into the handof the king."
Then Jehugatheredallthe peopleand saidto them, "AhabservedBaala little;Jehuwill servehim much.
Now Elishasaidto the kingof Israel,"Whatdo I have to do with you? Goto the prophetsof your fatherand to the prophetsof your mother."And the kingof Israelsaidto him, "No,for the LORDhas calledthesethreekings[together] to givethem into the handof Moab."
"Will you speakwhatis unjustfor God,And speakwhatis deceitfulfor Him?
A manwho flattershis neighborIs spreadinga netfor his steps.
But I am afraidthat, as the serpentdeceivedEveby his craftiness,your mindswill be led astrayfrom the simplicityand purity[of devotion] to Christ.
but we have renouncedthe things hiddenbecause of shame,not walkingin craftinessoradulteratingthe wordof God,but by the manifestationof truthcommendingourselvesto everyman'sconsciencein the sightof God.
For our exhortationdoes not [come] from errororimpurityorby wayof deceit;
