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2 Kings 11:12 Β· KJV

"And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king."

King James Version

What does 2 Kings 11:12 mean? β†’

Passage Context

10And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give king David's spears and shields, that were in the temple of the LORD.
11And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, along by the altar and the temple.
12And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.
13And when Athaliah heard the noise of the guard and of the people, she came to the people into the temple of the LORD.
14And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.

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Reflection Questions

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How do you celebrate new beginnings?

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What does being a leader mean for you?

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When have you felt a sense of community support?

Life Application

leadership

Reflect on how you can lead by example in your community or workplace.

celebration

Think about how you can celebrate milestones in your life and the lives of others.

People in This Verse

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

Connection to Jesus

typology

Joash's anointing as king serves as a typological foreshadowing of Jesus being anointed as the true King of Israel.

See also: Luke 4:18

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