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Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds the spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David`s, which were in the house of God.

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David's Legacy Arms the Coup

Commentators highlight the immense symbolism of the weapons used. They were not just any arms, but specifically those that had belonged to King David and were stored in the temple. This act connected the enthronement of Joash directly to the legacy of Israel's greatest king, signifying that this was not a mere coup but a divinely sanctioned restoration of the rightful Davidic dynasty.

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2 Chronicles

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Chronicles 23:9

19th Century

Bishop

Moreover.And. This verse is essentially identical with 2 Kings 11:10: And the priest delivered to the …

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Chronicles 23:9

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 …