2 Chronicles 23:10 Meaning
And 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.
Context Explained
8So the Levites and all Judah did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest had commanded, and took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that were to go out on the sabbath: for Jehoiada the priest dismissed not the courses.
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:
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Nehemiah 4:17
Both verses describe people standing guard while working, showing unity in purpose.
Ephesians 6:11
This verse encourages believers to put on the armor of God, similar to the readiness described.
1 Peter 5:8
Both verses emphasize vigilance and readiness against threats.
Source: 2 Chronicles 23:10