The coming of Jehu to the throne means the death of many people: Ahab's descendants, Ahab's followers in Jezreel, Ahab's follower's in Samaria, Ahaziah's relatives, and all the Baal prophets. In the midst of the carnage, Jehu makes a friend, Jehonadab the son of Rechab, who helps Jehu identify any followers of the Lord in the service of Baal. In Jeremiah 35, Jehonadab's descendants are known for their obedience to a set of rules that Jehonadab set up. The Lord notes that while Jehonadab's descendants followed his rules even in spite of persecution, His people have disobeyed Him. The point: while it seems that Jehonadab is a worthy fellow, am I more committed to the teaching of a great person or to the Lord? Even if some person says something great or says something memorable, how much more should I remember and obey what the Lord says!
