“... Briefly, another example of diversity in the Bible over time is found in the story of King Jehu’s bloody coup in 2 Kings 9-10, a story from the days of the divided monarchy. In that definitely not-for-children’s story, Jehu is anointed by the prophet Elisha to hurry on to Jezreel and massacre the entire royal family of wicked king Ahab, including seventy of his sons. Thus began the dynasty of Jehu, and it all happened according to the word of the LORD that he spoke to Elijah earlier in 2 Kings 10:17. But another prophet, Hosea, seems to have taken issue with this coup—or better, according to Hosea, God takes issue with it. In a little while I will punish the house of Jehu for the blood of Jezreel, and I will put an end to the kingdom of the house of Israel. On that day I will break the bow of Israel in the valley of Jezreel. (Hosea 1:4-5) So, which is it? How does God feel about Jehu’s coup? It depends on which book of the Bible you’re reading. These two authors give polar opposite perspectives on Jehu’s act. ...”