2 Chronicles 23:11 · KJV

"Then they brought out the king's son, and put upon him the crown, and gave him the testimony, and made him king. And Jehoiada and his sons anointed him, and said, God save the king."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁹Moreover Jehoiada the priest delivered to the captains of hundreds spears, and bucklers, and shields, that had been king David's, which were in the house of God.

¹⁰And he set all the people, every man having his weapon in his hand, from the right side of the temple to the left side of the temple, along by the altar and the temple, by the king round about.

¹¹Then they brought out the king's son, and put upon him the crown, and gave him the testimony, and made him king. And Jehoiada and his sons anointed him, and said, God save the king.

¹²Now when Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and praising the king, she came to the people into the house of the LORD:

¹³And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at the entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: and all the people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with trumpets, also the singers with instruments of musick, and such as taught to sing praise. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said, Treason, Treason.

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Reflection Questions

What does being chosen or anointed mean for you personally?

How do you celebrate significant milestones in your life?

When have you experienced a moment of public affirmation?

Life Application

faith

Consider how you can recognize and celebrate God's work in your life and the lives of others.

leadership

Think about how you can support and uplift leaders in your community.

People in This Verse

JehoiadaOT

The high priest who played a crucial role in the overthrow of Athaliah and the restoration of Joash to the throne. He was a key figure in renewing the covenant between God and the people.

First appearance: 2 Kings 11:4

JoashOT

Joash was the son of Ahaziah and became king of Judah at a young age. His reign marked a pivotal point in restoring the Davidic line and reforming the worship practices in Judah.

First appearance: 2 Kings 11:2

Places in This Verse

Temple(Temple Mount, Jerusalem today)

The Temple was the central place of worship for the Israelites, symbolizing God's presence among His people. It was a focal point for religious and communal life in ancient Judah.

Connection to Jesus

typology

Joash's anointing as king serves as a typological foreshadowing of Jesus' anointing and kingship.

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