Thematic Bible
2 Chronicles 23:1 (show verse)
In the seventh year Jehoiada made a bold move. He made a pact with the officers of the units of hundreds: Azariah son of Jehoram, Ishmael son of Jehochanan, Azariah son of Obed, Maaseiah son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat son of Zikri.
Adaiah » Father of maaseiah
Azariah » Son of jeroham
Covenant » Instances of » Subjects with sovereign
Elishaphat » Jewish captain
Ishmael » One of the captains of hundreds
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Jehohanan » military » Chief
Jeroham » Father of azariah
Maaseiah » Captain
Obed » Father of azariah
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Zichri » Father of elishaphat
Azariah » Son of jeroham
Covenant » Instances of » Subjects with sovereign
Elishaphat » Jewish captain
Ishmael » One of the captains of hundreds
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Jehohanan » military » Chief
Jeroham » Father of azariah
Maaseiah » Captain
Obed » Father of azariah
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Zichri » Father of elishaphat
2 Chronicles 23:2 (show verse)
They traveled throughout Judah and assembled the Levites from all the cities of Judah, as well as the Israelite family leaders. They came to Jerusalem,
2 Chronicles 23:3 (show verse)
and the whole assembly made a covenant with the king in the temple of God. Jehoiada said to them, "The king's son will rule, just as the Lord promised David's descendants.
2 Chronicles 23:4 (show verse)
This is what you must do. One third of you priests and Levites who are on duty during the Sabbath will guard the doors.
2 Chronicles 23:5 (show verse)
Another third of you will be stationed at the royal palace and still another third at the Foundation Gate. All the others will stand in the courtyards of the Lord's temple.
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
the Levites » Services of » Guarded king's person and house in times of danger
Porters » One-third were porters of the gate of the foundation
Porters » One-third were porters of the king's house
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Temple » Solomon's » House of the lord
The First Temple » Was called » The house of the lord
the Levites » Services of » Guarded king's person and house in times of danger
Porters » One-third were porters of the gate of the foundation
Porters » One-third were porters of the king's house
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Temple » Solomon's » House of the lord
The First Temple » Was called » The house of the lord
2 Chronicles 23:6 (show verse)
No one must enter the Lord's temple except the priests and Levites who are on duty. They may enter because they are ceremonially pure. All the others should carry out their assigned service to the Lord.
2 Chronicles 23:7 (show verse)
The Levites must surround the king. Each of you must hold his weapon in his hand. Whoever tries to enter the temple must be killed. You must accompany the king wherever he goes."
2 Chronicles 23:8 (show verse)
The Levites and all the men of Judah did just as Jehoiada the priest ordered. Each of them took his men, those who were on duty during the Sabbath as well as those who were off duty on the Sabbath. Jehoiada the priest did not release his divisions from their duties.
2 Chronicles 23:9 (show verse)
Jehoiada the priest gave to the officers of the units of hundreds King David's spears and shields that were kept in God's temple.
2 Chronicles 23:10 (show verse)
He placed the men at their posts, each holding his weapon in his hand. They lined up from the south side of the temple to the north side and stood near the altar and the temple, surrounding the king.
2 Chronicles 23:11 (show verse)
Jehoiada and his sons led out the king's son and placed on him the crown and the royal insignia. They proclaimed him king and poured olive oil on his head. They declared, "Long live the king!"
Anointing » In consecration » Joash
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
King » Constitutional restrictions of
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Crowning
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Putting into their hands the books of the law
Law » Formed a constitution on which the civil government of the israelites was founded, and according to which rulers were required to rule
Music » The jews used » At coronation of kings
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
The Nation » Kings » Coronations of
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
King » Constitutional restrictions of
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Crowning
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Putting into their hands the books of the law
Law » Formed a constitution on which the civil government of the israelites was founded, and according to which rulers were required to rule
Music » The jews used » At coronation of kings
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
The Nation » Kings » Coronations of
2 Chronicles 23:12 (show verse)
When Athaliah heard the royal guard shouting and praising the king, she joined the crowd at the Lord's temple.
2 Chronicles 23:13 (show verse)
Then she saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters stood beside the king and all the people of the land were celebrating and blowing trumpets, and the musicians with various instruments were leading the celebration. Athaliah tore her clothes and yelled, "Treason! Treason!"
Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Music » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Music » The jews used » At coronation of kings
Music » Teachers of
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Singers » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Singing » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Worship » Choirs assist in » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Music » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Music » The jews used » At coronation of kings
Music » Teachers of
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Singers » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Singing » ancient Choirs » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Worship » Choirs assist in » A militant choir, songs lead to victory
2 Chronicles 23:14 (show verse)
Jehoiada the priest sent out the officers of the units of hundreds, who were in charge of the army, and ordered them, "Bring her outside the temple to the guards. Put the sword to anyone who follows her." The priest gave this order because he had decided she should not be executed in the Lord's temple.
2 Chronicles 23:15 (show verse)
They seized her and took her into the precincts of the royal palace through the horses' entrance. There they executed her.
Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Athaliah
Gates » Of jerusalem » Horse gate
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Examples of the infliction of
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Death of the The Wicked » Exemplified » Athaliah
Gates » Of jerusalem » Horse gate
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Punishment » Capital Punishment » Examples of the infliction of
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
2 Chronicles 23:16 (show verse)
Jehoiada then drew up a covenant stipulating that he, all the people, and the king should be loyal to the Lord.
2 Chronicles 23:17 (show verse)
All the people went and demolished the temple of Baal. They smashed its altars and idols. They killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.
2 Chronicles 23:18 (show verse)
Jehoiada then assigned the duties of the Lord's temple to the priests, the Levites whom David had assigned to the Lord's temple. They were responsible for offering burnt sacrifices to the Lord with joy and music, according to the law of Moses and the edict of David.
2 Chronicles 23:19 (show verse)
He posted guards at the gates of the Lord's temple, so no one who was ceremonially unclean in any way could enter.
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2 Chronicles 23:20 (show verse)
He summoned the officers of the units of hundreds, the nobles, the rulers of the people, and all the people of land, and he then led the king down from the Lord's temple. They entered the royal palace through the Upper Gate and seated the king on the royal throne.
2 Chronicles 23:21 (show verse)
All the people of the land celebrated, for the city had rest now that they had killed Athaliah.