10 He stationed all the people, each man with his weapon in his hand, from the right [a]side of the house to the left [b]side of the house, by the altar and by the house, around the king. 11 Then they brought out the king’s son and put the crown on him, and gave him (A)the testimony and made him king. And Jehoiada and his sons anointed him and said, “(B)Long live the king!”

Athaliah Murdered

12 When Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and praising the king, she went into the house of the Lord to the people.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Chronicles 23:10 Lit shoulder
  2. 2 Chronicles 23:10 Lit shoulder

10 He stationed all the men, each with his weapon in his hand, around the king—near the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple.

11 Jehoiada and his sons brought out the king’s son and put the crown on him; they presented him with a copy(A) of the covenant and proclaimed him king. They anointed him and shouted, “Long live the king!”

12 When Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and cheering the king, she went to them at the temple of the Lord.

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