2 Kings 11:13-15

Expanded Bible

¹³ When Athaliah heard the noise of the guards and the people, she went to them at the ·Temple [^Lhouse] of the Lord. ¹⁴ She looked, and there was the king, standing by the pillar [^Ca symbol of authority], as the custom was. The ·officers [commanders; captains] and trumpeters were standing beside him, and all the people of the land were ·very happy [rejoicing] and were blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes [^Ca sign of mourning or distress] and screamed, “·Traitors! Traitors! [Treason! Treason!]”

¹⁵ Jehoiada the priest gave orders to the ·commanders [captains] of a hundred men, who led the army. He said, “·Surround her with soldiers [Take her out under guard; ^LBring her out between the ranks] and kill with a sword anyone who follows her.” For he had said, “Don’t put Athaliah to death in the ·Temple [^Lhouse] of the Lord.”