2 Kings 11:20
“And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king's house.”
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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
Seven years old was Jehoash when he began to reign. Being a year old when his father was killed and having been hid six…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They slew Athaliah with the sword - This is one of the many little repetitions which mark the manner of the writer, and…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
The people - rejoiced - They were glad to get rid of the tyranny of Athaliah.
And the city was in quiet - She had no…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 11:17-21
Jehoiada had now got over the harlot part of his work, when, by the death of Athaliah, the young prince had his way to…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
And[R.V. So] all the people of the land rejoiced The attachment of Judah to the family of David had always been very…
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