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All the people went to the house of Baal, and broke it down, and broke his altars and his images in pieces, and killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars.

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When Christ is Enthroned

Matthew Henry's commentary draws a powerful spiritual parallel from this event. He suggests that when the 'Son of David'—Jesus Christ—is enthroned in a believer's soul, a similar revolution occurs. Idols are torn down, and the result is spiritual 'quiet, and joy.' This verse encourages believers to remove anything that competes with Christ's rightful rule in their hearts.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 23:17

19th Century

Bishop

Broke it down.Pulled it down.

And broke.And its altars, etc., they broke in pieces.

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 23:17

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 2 Chronicles 23:1).

Matthew Henry

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 …