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So they made way for her; and she went to the entrance of the horse gate to the king`s house: and they killed her there.
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A Deliberate Execution
Scholars point out a subtle but important translation detail. The original text suggests the guards didn't immediately seize Athaliah but rather "made way for her." This indicates an orderly escort from the sacred temple grounds to the designated place of execution, fulfilling the command not to defile the temple with blood.
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2 Chronicles
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19th Century
Anglican
So they laid hands on her. —Rather, And they made way for her on both sides. Septuagint, καὶ ἔδωκαν αὐτῇ ἄνεσιν.…
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 …