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But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.
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Preserving the Davidic Line
Commentators explain that the 'people of the land' were not staging a coup but were acting to preserve the kingdom's stability. By executing the conspirators and installing Amon's young son, Josiah, they ensured the continuation of the Davidic dynasty, demonstrating a commitment to God's chosen royal line even after the reign of a wicked king.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
The intention of the conspirators had perhaps been to declare a forfeiture of the crown by the existing line and to place a new dynasty on the thro…
19th Century
Anglican
The people of the land. —Thenius thinks these are the militia, as in 2 Kings 11:14; but in neither case does his opini…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the people of the land slew all them that had conspiredagainst King Amon
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