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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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The Sanctity of God's House

Commentators unanimously highlight Jehoiada's command to remove Athaliah from the temple before her execution. His primary concern was to avoid defiling the "house of Jehovah" with bloodshed. This demonstrates a profound respect for the sanctity of sacred spaces, showing that even a just and necessary act of judgment must be carried out in a way that honors God's holiness.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 11:15

18th Century

Theologian

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

On 2 Kings 11:15

19th Century

Bishop

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

On 2 Kings 11:15

17th Century

Pastor

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

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Matthew Henry

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…