John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - 2 Kings 11:13
And when Athaliah heard the noise of the guard, and of the people ,.... Their acclamations and shouts at the coronation of the king; for by this time the people had some knowledge of the affair, and ran, and came flocking to see the new king, and express their joy on this occasion, and whom they greatly praised, 2 Chronicles 23:12 . she came to the people into the temple of the Lord ; the outward court, where the people were assembled; and she seems to come alone, unattended, in great... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - 2 Kings 11:13-16
We may suppose it was designed when they had finished the solemnity of the king's inauguration, to pay a visit to Athaliah, and call her to an account for her murders, usurpation, and tyranny; but, like her mother Jezebel, she saved them the labour, went out to meet them, and hastened her own destruction. 1. Hearing the noise, she came in a fright to see what was the matter, 2 Kgs. 11:13. Jehoiada and his friends began in silence, but now that they found their strength, they proclaimed what... read more