2 Kings 11:12 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NLT

Then Jehoiada brought out Joash, the king’s son, placed the crown on his head, and presented him with a copy of God’s laws. They anointed him and proclaimed him king, and everyone clapped their hands and shouted, “Long live the king!” The Death of Athaliah

Commentaries

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century

Presbyterian

18th Century

The testimony - that is, “The Book of the Law” which was kept in the ark of the covenant (Deuteronomy 31:26). This Jehoiada plac…

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century

Anglican

19th Century

And he brought forth the king’s son. —When the two lines were formed, cutting off the interior of the Temple from the cou…

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

And he brought forth the king's son
Out of the apartment in the temple where he had been brought up:

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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…