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2 Kings 11:18 · KJV

"And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD."

King James Version

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Passage Context

16And they laid hands on her; and she went by the way by the which the horses came into the king's house: and there was she slain.
17And Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they should be the LORD'S people; between the king also and the people.
18And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.
19And he took the rulers over hundreds, and the captains, and the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the house of the LORD, and came by the way of the gate of the guard to the king's house. And he sat on the throne of the kings.
20And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king's house.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does rejecting false idols manifest in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to support true worship?

3

When have you taken a stand against something you believe is wrong?

Life Application

faith

Identify and remove any distractions that hinder your relationship with God.

community

Encourage others in your community to focus on true worship and faith.

People in This Verse

JehoashOT

King of Judah who began his reign at a young age and was influenced by the high priest Jehoiada. He is known for restoring the temple and the worship of Yahweh.

First appearance: 2 Kings 11:2

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

Places in This Verse

house of Baal

A place of idol worship in Jerusalem that was destroyed to restore proper worship to Yahweh.

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