And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years. And Athaliah did reign over the land.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

And Athaliah did reign over the land - In these words, the writer dismisses the entire reign of Athaliah, of which he scorns to speak.

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

And he was with herthat is, with Jehosheba his aunt. The words “in the house of the Lord” should immediately follow. T…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he was with her hid in the house of the Lord six years ,
&c.] In the temple; not in the holy of holies, as Jarch…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Athaliah destroyed all those whom she knew to be related to the crown. Jehoash, one of the king's sons, was hidden. The promise made to David was n…

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