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and she looked, and, behold, the king stood by his pillar at the entrance, and the captains and the trumpets by the king; and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew trumpets; the singers also [played] on instruments of music, and led the singing of praise. Then Athaliah tore her clothes, and said, Treason! treason!
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A Focus on Joyful Worship
Commentators note that the detailed description of singers, musical instruments, and leaders of praise is a unique addition by the author of Chronicles, not found in the parallel account in 2 Kings. This highlights the Chronicler's special emphasis on the importance of organized, joyful worship in the life of God's people.
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2 Chronicles
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Chronicles 23:13
18th Century
Theologian
At the entering in - That is, at or near the opening from the main chamber of the temple into the Holy of Holies.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Chronicles 23:13
19th Century
Bishop
Stood. — Was standing.
At his pillar. — On his stand. So 2 Kings 23:3. Kings…
John Gill
On 2 Chronicles 23:13
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 23:1).
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Chronicles 23:1–21
17th Century
Minister
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 …