1 Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Athaliah H6271 (עֲתַלְיָה) — Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites
- the mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- of Ahaziah H274 (אֲחַזְיָה) — Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that her son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- was dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- she arose H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and destroyed H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- all the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- royal H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
2 But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king’s sons that were slain, even him and his nurse, and put them in the bedchamber; and they hid him from Athaliah, so that he was not slain;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Jehosheba H3089 (יְהוֹשֶׁבַע) — Jehosheba, an Israelitess
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Joram H3141 (יוֹרָם) — Joram, the name of three Israelites and one Syrian
- sister H269 (אָחוֹת) — a sister (used very widely [like 251number 250, corrected to 251], literally and figuratively)
- of Ahaziah H274 (אֲחַזְיָה) — Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king
- took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- Joash H3101 (יוֹאָשׁ) — Joash, the name of six Israelites
- the son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and stole H1589 (גָּנַב) — to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive
- him from among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- slain H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and they hid H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- him and his nurse H3243 (יָנַק) — to suck; causatively, to give milk
- in the bedchamber H4296 (מִטָּה) — a bed (as extended) for sleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier
- in the bedchamber H2315 (חֶדֶר) — an apartment (usually literal)
- from H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- Athaliah H6271 (עֲתַלְיָה) — Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites
- so that he was not slain H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
3 And he was with her hid in the house of Jehovah six years. And Athaliah reigned over the land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he was with her hid H2244 (חָבָא) — to secrete
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- And Athaliah H6271 (עֲתַלְיָה) — Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites
- did reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- over the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
4 And in the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the captains over hundreds of the Carites and of the guard, and brought them to him into the house of Jehovah; and he made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of Jehovah, and showed them the king’s son.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the seventh H7637 (שְׁבִיעִי) — seventh
- year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- and fetched H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the rulers H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- over hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- with the captains H3746 (כָּרִי) — a life-guardsman
- and the guard H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- and brought H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- them to him into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and made H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- with them, and took an oath H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- of them in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and shewed H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- them the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
5 And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that ye shall do: a third part of you, that come in on the sabbath, shall be keepers of the watch of the king’s house;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- them, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- that ye shall do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- A third part H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
- of you that enter in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- on the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
- shall even be keepers H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- of the watch H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
- of the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
6 and a third part shall be at the gate Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, and be a barrier.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And a third part H7992 (שְׁלִישִׁי) — third; feminine a third (part); by extension, a third (day, year or time); specifically, a third-story cell)
- at the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of Sur H5495 (סוּר) — Sur, a gate of the temple
- behind H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- the guard H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- so shall ye keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the watch H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- that it be not broken down H4535 (מַסָּח) — a cordon, (adverbially) or (as a) military barrier
7 And the two companies of you, even all that go forth on the sabbath, shall keep the watch of the house of Jehovah about the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And two H8147 (שְׁנַיִם) — two; also (as ordinal) twofold
- parts H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of all you that go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- on the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
- even they shall keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the watch H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- about H413 (אֵל) — near, with or among; often in general, to
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
8 And ye shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand; and he that cometh within the ranks, let him be slain: and be ye with the king when he goeth out, and when he cometh in.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And ye shall compass H5362 (נָקַף) — to strike with more or less violence (beat, fell, corrode); by implication (of attack) to knock together, i.e. surround or circulate
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- with his weapons H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- and he that cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- within the ranges H7713 (שְׂדֵרָה) — a row, i.e. rank (of soldiers), story (of rooms)
- let him be slain H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and be ye with the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- as he goeth out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and as he cometh in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
9 And the captains over hundreds did according to all that Jehoiada the priest commanded; and they took every man his men, those that were to come in on the sabbath, with those that were to go out on the sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- over the hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- that Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- and they took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- his men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that were to come in H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- on the sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
- with them that should go out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
10 And the priest delivered to the captains over hundreds the spears and shields that had been king David’s, which were in the house of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And to the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- over hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- did the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- spears H2595 (חֲנִית) — a lance (for thrusting, like pitching a tent)
- and shields H7982 (שֶׁלֶט) — probably a shield (as controlling, i.e. protecting the person)
- in the temple H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
11 And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, from the right side of the house to the left side of the house, along by the altar and the house, by the king round about.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the guard H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- with his weapons H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- from the right H3233 (יְמָנִי) — right (i.e. at the right hand)
- corner H3802 (כָּתֵף) — the shoulder (proper, i.e. upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything
- of the temple H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- to the left H8042 (שְׂמָאלִי) — situated on the left side
- by the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- and the temple H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
12 Then he brought out the king’s son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, Long live the king.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he brought forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- and put H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the crown H5145 (נֶזֶר) — properly, something set apart, i.e. (abstractly) dedication (of a priet or Nazirite); hence (concretely) unshorn locks; also (by implication) a chaplet (especia…
- the testimony H5715 (עֵדוּת) — testimony
- and they made him king H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel
- and anointed H4886 (מָשַׁח) — to rub with oil, i.e. to anoint; by implication, to consecrate; also to paint
- him; and they clapped H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- their hands H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- God save H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
13 And when Athaliah heard the noise of the guard and of the people, she came to the people into the house of Jehovah:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when Athaliah H6271 (עֲתַלְיָה) — Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites
- heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the noise H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of the guard H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- she came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- into the temple H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
14 and she looked, and, behold, the king stood by the pillar, as the manner was, and the captains and the trumpets by the king; and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew trumpets. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason! treason!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when she looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- behold, the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- by a pillar H5982 (עַמּוּד) — a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform
- as the manner H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- and the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- and the trumpeters H2689 (חֲצֹצְרָה) — a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)
- by the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- rejoiced H8056 (שָׂמֵחַ) — blithe or gleeful
- and blew H8628 (תָּקַע) — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman b…
- with trumpets H2689 (חֲצֹצְרָה) — a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note)
- and Athaliah H6271 (עֲתַלְיָה) — Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites
- rent H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
- her clothes H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- and cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- Treason H7195 (קֶשֶׁר) — an (unlawful) alliance
15 And Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of hundreds that were set over the host, and said unto them, Have her forth between the ranks; and him that followeth her slay with the sword. For the priest said, Let her not be slain in the house of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
- the captains H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- the officers H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- of the host H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, Have her forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- without H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- the ranges H7713 (שְׂדֵרָה) — a row, i.e. rank (of soldiers), story (of rooms)
- and him that followeth H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- and him that followeth H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- her kill H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- with the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- For the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- had said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Let her not be slain H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- in the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
16 So they made way for her; and she went by the way of the horses’ entry to the king’s house: and there was she slain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they laid H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- on her; and she went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- by the which the horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- came H3996 (מָבוֹא) — an entrance (the place or the act); specifically sunset or the west; also (adverb with preposition) towards
- into the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- and there was she slain H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
17 And Jehoiada made a covenant between Jehovah and the king and the people, that they should be Jehovah’s people; between the king also and the people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Jehoiada H3077 (יְהוֹיָדָע) — Jehojada, the name of three Israelites
- made H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- between Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that they should be the Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- between the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- also and the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
18 And all the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- went H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Baal H1168 (בַּעַל) — Baal, a Phoenician deity
- and brake it down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- his altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- and his images H6754 (צֶלֶם) — a phantom, i.e. (figuratively) illusion, resemblance; hence, a representative figure, especially an idol
- brake they in pieces H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- thoroughly H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- and slew H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- Mattan H4977 (מַתָּן) — Mattan, the name of a priest of Baal, and of an Israelite
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- the altars H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- And the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- appointed H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- officers H6486 (פְּקֻדָּה) — visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
- officers H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- over the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
19 And he took the captains over hundreds, and the Carites, and the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the house of Jehovah, and came by the way of the gate of the guard unto the king’s house. And he sat on the throne of the kings.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he took H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- the rulers H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- over hundreds H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- and the captains H3746 (כָּרִי) — a life-guardsman
- and the guard H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- and all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and they brought down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- from the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- by the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of the guard H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- to the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- And he sat H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- on the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
20 So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet. And Athaliah they had slain with the sword at the king’s house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- rejoiced H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- and the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- was in quiet H8252 (שָׁקַט) — to repose (usually figurative)
- and they slew H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- Athaliah H6271 (עֲתַלְיָה) — Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites
- with the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
21 Jehoash was seven years old when he began to reign.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- years H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- old H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- Jehoash H3060 (יְהוֹאָשׁ) — Jehoash, the name of two Israelite kings
- when he began to reign H4427 (מָלַךְ) — to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence (by implication) to take counsel