Jehoiada the priest, after having taken counsel with the captains, Levites, etc., proclaims Joash, and anoints him king, 2Chr 23:1-11. Athaliah, endeavoring to prevent it, is slain, 2Chr 23:12-15. He makes the people enter into a covenant, that they would serve the Lord, 2Chr 23:16. The people break down the temple of Baal, and slay Mattan his priest, 2Chr 23:17. Jehoiada makes several alterations, and remodels the kingdom, 2Chr 23:18-21.
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And in the seventh year - See on 2Kgs 11:4 (note), etc.