Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of hundreds who were set over the host, and said to them, Have her forth between the ranks; and him who follows her kill with the sword. For the priest said, Don`t let her be slain in the house of Yahweh.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Have her forth without the ranges — Rather, “Conduct her out between your ranks.” Guard her, that is, on all sides, so that the people may…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

The captains of the hundreds, the officers of the host. —The centurions of the royal guard are called “the officers of th…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds, the officers of the host (of the priests and Levites):

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Athaliah hastened her own destruction. She herself was the greatest traitor, and yet was first and loudest in crying, Treason, treason! The most gu…

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