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In the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the captains over hundreds of the Carites and of the guard, and brought them to him into the house of Yahweh; and he made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of Yahweh, and showed them the king`s son.

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Faithful, Strategic Action

Commentators highlight Jehoiada's careful strategy. He waited seven years for the right moment, gathered military leaders in the secure and holy Temple, and bound them with a covenant and an oath before revealing the hidden king. This demonstrates that faith in God's plan often requires courageous, wise, and deliberate human action.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 2 Kings 11:4

18th Century

Theologian

See the marginal reference.

The captains - The word used here and in 2 Kings 11:19, הא־כרי ha-kârı̂y, designates …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 2 Kings 11:4

19th Century

Bishop

And the seventh year. —This was when perhaps discontent at Athaliah’s tyranny had reached a climax.

Jehoiada.

John Gill

John Gill

On 2 Kings 11:4

17th Century

Pastor

And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over
hundreds, with the captains and the guard<…

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 2 Kings 11:1–12

17th Century

Minister

Athaliah destroyed all those whom she knew to be related to the crown. Jehoash, one of the king's sons, was hidden. The promise made to David was n…