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A Meticulous Plan
Commentators explain that Jehoiada's plan was a brilliant operation. He used the normal Sabbath changing of the guard as cover, strategically reassigning different companies of priests and Levites to secure both the temple (to protect King Joash) and the palace (to neutralize Queen Athaliah). This highlights the careful human planning God used to fulfill His purposes.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 11:5–8
18th Century
Theologian
Five divisions of the guard, each under its own captain, are distinguished here. Three of these divisions “enter in” on the Sabbath, while the othe…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 11:5
19th Century
Bishop
A third part of you ... king’s house. —Rather, the third of you who come in on the Sabbath shall keep watch over the king’s ho…
John Gill
On 2 Kings 11:5
17th Century
Pastor
And he commanded them, saying, this is the thing that you shall
do
These were the rul…
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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…