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2 Chronicles 23:11 Meaning

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.

Context Explained

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.

Key Themes

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Related Cross References

  • 1 Samuel 10:1

    Both verses describe the anointing of a king, highlighting the significance of this act.

  • 2 Kings 11:12

    This verse also recounts the anointing of Joash, emphasizing its importance.

  • Matthew 21:9

    The celebration of Joash's kingship echoes the crowds celebrating Jesus' entry into Jerusalem.

Source: 2 Chronicles 23:11