열왕기하 11:5-9 KRV

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:1-21

The history of Athaliah. "And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead," etc. Among the blackest names in the long roll of the world's infamy are those of kings and queens, and amongst them Athaliah is not the least abhorrent and revolting. She was the daughter of Ahab King of Israel, and of Jezebel, his notorious wife. She married Joram (or Jehoram) King of Judah. She was the mother of Ahaziah, and advised him in his wickedness. After Jehu had slain him, she resolved to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:4-16

Conspiracy of Jehoiada . After waiting, impatiently we may be sure, for six long years, and seeing the young prince grow from an infant to a boy of seven years of age, Jehoiada deemed that the time was come to venture on an effort. It was necessary for him to make his arrangements beforehand with great care. His first step was to sound the captains of the royal guard. To these men, five in number ( 2 Chronicles 23:1 ), he sent secretly, and in-wired them to confer with him in the temple... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:4-19

Jehoiada an example of a faithful and wise high priest under trying circumstances . The history of the Jewish kingdom from the time of Saul to the Captivity furnishes but few examples of remarkable high priests. Zadok and Abiathar were personages of some importance in the time of David, and left behind them a name for zeal and fidelity; but otherwise no man of eminence had arisen among the high priests until Jehoiada. This may be partly accounted for by the fact that the high priesthood... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:4-21

The coronation of Joash. For six years Athaliah was dominant in Israel. Jehoiada meanwhile kept his secret well. Least of all did the usurping queen suspect that a legitimate heir to the throne was in hiding in the temple almost at her own palace door. Her reign must have grown well-nigh unendurable to the people, when they were so willing as the event proved to throw it off. At the six years' end Jehoiada prepared for his coup d'etat . I. JEHOIADA 'S PREPARATIONS . 1. Joash... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:5

And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that ye shall do. It is evident, from 2 Chronicles and from Josephus, that a considerable interval of time separates the events of verse 5 from those of verse 4. The immediate arrangement made between Jehoiada and the centurions was that they should "go throughout the whole land" (Josephus, 'Ant. Jud.,' 9.7. § 2), visit "all the cities of Judah" ( 2 Chronicles 23:2 ), and gather out of them a strong force of Levites and priests (Josephus),... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:6

And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur. The "gate of Sur" is not elsewhere mentioned. It seems to be called in Chronicles ( 2 Chronicles 23:5 ) "the gate of the foundation" ( שַׂעַר יְסוֹד ) instead of "the gate of Sur" ( שַׁעַר סוּר ), as here—the one reading having evidently arisen out of the other by a corruption. We must understand one of the palace gates, but which of them is uncertain. And a third part at the gate behind the guard ; called in 2 Kings 11:19 ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:7

And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath. Three-fifths of the guard having been disposed of about the palace, there remained only two-fifths, or two "companies" (margin of Authorized Version). These Jehoiada commanded to enter the temple and protect the young king. Even they shall keep the watch of the house of the Lord about the king. According to Chronicles ( 2 Chronicles 23:7 ), the great body of the Levites gathered from the cities of Judah was also to be in the temple,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:8

And ye shall compass the king round about; every man with his weapons in his hand. The guard was to take up a position, partly in front of the king, and partly behind him; interposing themselves between his person and any danger, and at the same time extending themselves across the entire court of the temple ( 2 Kings 11:11 ) from one wall to the other. They were, of course, to have their weapons in their hands, ready for use. And he that cometh within the ranges, let him be slain ;... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:9

And the captains over the hundreds— i.e; the five centurions of the guard, Azariah the son of Jeroham, Azariah the son of Obed, Ishmael, Maaseiah, and Eli-shaphat— did according to all things that Jehoiada the priest commanded. The secular arm placed itself entirely at the disposal of the spirituality, and was content for once to be subordinate. And they took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that should go out on the sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 11:5-8

Five divisions of the guard under their five captains are distinguished here. Three of the five divisions “enter in” on the Sabbath; the other two “go forth” on the Sabbath 2 Kings 11:7. By the former phrase seems to be meant the mounting guard at the royal palace (the “king’s house,” where Athaliah then was); by the latter the serving of escort to the sovereign beyond the palace bounds. Jehoiada orders that of those whose business it would be to guard the palace on the ensuing Sabbath, one... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:4-16

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:4-19

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:4-21

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:5

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:6

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:7

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:8

The Pulpit Commentary - 2 Kings 11:9

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 2 Kings 11:5-8

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