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The King's Proper Place
Commentators emphasize that the king stood 'by the pillar, as the manner was.' This was not just any pillar, but a specific, recognized platform or dais reserved for the king in the temple. By placing Joash there, Jehoiada was publicly declaring him the legitimate ruler taking his rightful, traditional place, not as a usurper.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 11:14
18th Century
Theologian
By a pillar - Rather, “upon the pillar,” probably a sort of stand or pulpit raised on a pillar. Under the later monarchy, the Jewish king se…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 11:14
19th Century
Bishop
And when she looked. —Having entered the court, the whole scene met her astonished gaze.
The king stood by a pillar…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 11:14
17th Century
Pastor
And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as
the manner was of kings, when …
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 11:13–16
17th Century
Minister
Athaliah hastened her own destruction. She herself was the greatest traitor, and yet was first and loudest in crying, Treason, treason! The most gu…