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He set all the people, every man with his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, by the king round about.
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Strategic Protection
Commentators clarify that "the people" mentioned were not the general public but a specifically chosen and armed group. Their strategic placement around the altar and the temple, surrounding the king, demonstrates the careful planning and commitment required to protect God's chosen leader and restore order.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
And he set all the people. — 2 Kings 9:11: And the Couriers stood. By “the people,” the chronicler obviously …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 23:1).
Presbyterian
To look upon ourselves and each other as the Lord's people, should make us earnest in the discharge of our duty both to God and man. Thus was this …
