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Peace Follows Righteousness
Commentators like Matthew Henry and John Gill emphasize that the people's joy and the city's peace were direct results of their return to God. By removing the wicked Queen Athaliah and renewing their covenant, the nation experienced that true peace and joy are the fruits of righteousness and faithfulness to God.
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2 Kings
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 11:20
18th Century
Theologian
They slew Athaliah with the sword - This is one of the many small repetitions characteristic of the writer's style, which generally…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 11:20
19th Century
Bishop
All the people of the land ... the city. —Thenius calls this an “evident contrast between the soldiery and the citizens; the forme…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 11:20
17th Century
Pastor
And all the people of the land rejoiced
That one of the house of David was set upon the throne, which they might fea…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 11:17–21
17th Century
Minister
King and people would unite most firmly with each other when both had joined themselves to the Lord. It goes well for a people when all the changes…