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So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet. Athaliah they had slain with the sword.
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The Peace of Christ's Reign
Commentator Matthew Henry draws a powerful spiritual parallel from this event. Just as the city became quiet and the people rejoiced when the rightful king was restored, he suggests that a believer's soul finds true quietness and joy when the 'Son of David,' Jesus Christ, is enthroned in their heart. The removal of a corrupt ruler brought peace to the land, mirroring the spiritual peace that comes when Christ reigns in a person's life.
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2 Chronicles
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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 …