2 Kings 10:25

“He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty...”

Mirrors Jehu's zealous actions in eradicating false worship

“Jehu said, “Come with me and see my zeal for the Lord.”...”

Reflects the same zeal demonstrated in executing Baal worshippers

“If your very own brother, or your son or daughter, or the wife you love, or your closest friend secretly entices you, saying, “Let us go and worship other gods” (gods that neither you nor your ancestors have known, gods of the peoples around you, whether near or far, from one end of the land to the other), do not yield to them or listen to them. Show them no pity. Do not spare them or shield them. You must certainly put them to death. Your hand must be the first in putting them to death, and then the hands of all the people. Stone them to death, because they tried to turn you away from the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the land of slavery. Then all Israel will hear and be afraid, and no one among you will do such an evil thing again.”

Shares a similar command to exterminate those who promote false worship.

“Then he said to them, “This is what the Lord, the God of Israel, says: ‘Each of you strap a sword to your side. Go back and forth through the camp from one gate to the other, each killing his brother and friend and neighbor.’ ” The Levites did as Moses commanded, and that day about three thousand of the people died.”

Illustrates the consequences of idol worship and the necessity of decisive action