New International Version All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was calm, because Athaliah had been slain with the sword. New Living Translation So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was peaceful because Athaliah had been killed. English Standard Version So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet after Athaliah had been put to death with the sword. Berean Standard Bible and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword. Berean Literal Bible And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet, for they had killed Athaliah with the sword. King James Bible And all the people of the land rejoiced: and the city was quiet, after that they had slain Athaliah with the sword. New King James Version So all the people of the land rejoiced; and the city was quiet, for they had slain Athaliah with the sword. New American Standard Bible So all of the people of the land rejoiced and the city was at rest. For they had put Athaliah to death with the sword. NASB 1995 So all of the people of the land rejoiced and the city was quiet. For they had put Athaliah to death with the sword. NASB 1977 So all of the people of the land rejoiced and the city was quiet. For they had put Athaliah to death with the sword. Legacy Standard Bible So all of the people of the land were glad, and the city was quiet. For they had put Athaliah to death with the sword. Amplified Bible So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet after Athaliah had been put to death with the sword. Berean Annotated Bible and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah (afflicted of YHWH) had been put to the sword. Christian Standard Bible All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet, for they had put Athaliah to death by the sword. Holman Christian Standard Bible All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet, for they had put Athaliah to death by the sword. American Standard Version So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet. And Athaliah they had slain with the sword. Contemporary English Version Everyone celebrated because Athaliah had been killed and Jerusalem was peaceful again. English Revised Version So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword. GOD'S WORD® Translation all the people of the land were celebrating. But the city was quiet because they had killed Athaliah with a sword. Good News Translation All the people were filled with happiness, and the city was quiet, now that Athaliah had been killed. International Standard Version There all of the people of the land rejoiced and the city stayed quiet, because they had executed Athaliah with a sword. NET Bible All the people of the land celebrated, for the city had rest now that they had killed Athaliah. New Heart English Bible So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet. Athaliah they had slain with the sword. Webster's Bible Translation And all the people of the land rejoiced: and the city was quiet, after they had slain Athaliah with the sword. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword. World English Bible So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet. They had slain Athaliah with the sword. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the people of the land rejoice, and the city has been quiet, and they have put Athaliah to death by the sword. Berean Literal Bible And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet, for they had killed Athaliah with the sword. Young's Literal Translation And all the people of the land rejoice, and the city hath been quiet, and Athaliah they have put to death by the sword. Smith's Literal Translation And all the people of the land will rejoice: and the city rested; and they killed Athaliah with the sword. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims Bible21And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet: but Athalia was slain with the sword. Catholic Public Domain Version And all the people of the land were rejoicing, and the city was quieted. But Athaliah was slain with the sword. New American Bible All the people of the land rejoiced and the city was quiet, now that Athaliah had been slain with the sword. New Revised Standard Version So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet after Athaliah had been killed with the sword. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the people of the land rejoiced, sounding with trumpets, after they had slain Athaliah with the sword. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And all the people of the land rejoiced and were praising with the horns, and they killed Thalia with the sword. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet; and they slew Athaliah with the sword. Brenton Septuagint Translation And all the people of the land rejoiced; and the city was quiet: and they slew Gotholia. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Jehoiada Restores the Worship of the LORD…20He also took with him the commanders of hundreds, the nobles, the rulers of the people, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace through the Upper Gate. They seated King Joash on the royal throne, 21and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword. Cross References And all the people of the land rejoiced. 1 Kings 1:40 All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. 1 Samuel 11:15 So all the people went to Gilgal and confirmed Saul as king in the presence of the LORD. There they sacrificed peace offerings before the LORD, and Saul and all the Israelites rejoiced greatly. 2 Chronicles 20:27 Then all the men of Judah and Jerusalem, with Jehoshaphat at their head, returned joyfully to Jerusalem, for the LORD had made them rejoice over their enemies. And the city was quiet, 2 Kings 11:20 and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword at the royal palace. 2 Chronicles 20:30 Then Jehoshaphat’s kingdom was at peace, for his God had given him rest on every side. Judges 8:28 In this way Midian was subdued before the Israelites and did not raise its head again. So the land had rest for forty years in the days of Gideon, because Athaliah had been put to the sword. 2 Kings 11:15 And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her.” For the priest had said, “She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD.” 2 Kings 11:16 So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death. 2 Kings 9:33 “Throw her down!” yelled Jehu. So they threw her down, and her blood splattered on the wall and on the horses as they trampled her underfoot. 1 Kings 1:39 Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram’s horn, and all the people proclaimed, “Long live King Solomon!” 1 Kings 1:45 Zadok the priest and Nathan the prophet have anointed him king at Gihon, and they have gone up from there with rejoicing that rings out in the city. That is the noise you hear. 1 Kings 4:20 The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. 1 Kings 8:66 On the fifteenth day Solomon sent the people away. So they blessed the king and went home, joyful and glad in heart for all the good things that the LORD had done for His servant David and for His people Israel. 1 Chronicles 12:40 And their neighbors from as far away as Issachar, Zebulun, and Naphtali came bringing food on donkeys, camels, mules, and oxen—abundant supplies of flour, fig cakes and raisin cakes, wine and oil, oxen and sheep. Indeed, there was joy in Israel. 1 Chronicles 29:22 That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. 2 Chronicles 15:15 And all Judah rejoiced over the oath, for they had sworn it with all their heart. They had sought Him earnestly, and He was found by them. So the LORD gave them rest on every side. Treasury of Scripture And all the people of the land rejoiced: and the city was quiet, after that they had slain Athaliah with the sword. 2 Kings 11:20 And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king's house. Psalm 58:10,11 The righteous shall rejoice when he seeth the vengeance: he shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked… Proverbs 11:10 When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, there is shouting. Jump to Previous Athaliah Athali'ah City Death Glad Quiet Rejoice Rejoiced Slain Slew SwordJump to Next Athaliah Athali'ah City Death Glad Quiet Rejoice Rejoiced Slain Slew Sword2 Chronicles 23 1. Jehoiada, having set things in order, makes joash king12. Athaliah is slain 16. Jehoiada restores the worship of God and all the people of the land rejoiced. Athaliah’s death ended six years of unlawful rule, Baal worship, and violence against the house of David. Joash’s public coronation restored the Davidic throne, while Jehoiada led the nation in renewing its covenant with the Lord and destroying the temple of Baal. The people rejoiced because God had preserved the royal line through which He had promised to bring the Messiah. Their celebration recalls Israel’s praise after deliverance at the Red Sea and anticipates the joy of God’s people under the righteous reign of Christ, David’s greater Son. 1Ki 1:40 All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing…… And the city was quiet, Jerusalem returned to order after the turmoil surrounding Athaliah’s usurpation. The removal of an idolatrous ruler, the restoration of rightful authority, and the renewal of worship brought peace to the city. Such peace reflected more than the end of conflict; it marked the reestablishment of life under God’s covenant and foreshadowed the lasting peace Christ brings as the Prince of Peace. 2Ki 11:20 and all the people of the land rejoiced.… because Athaliah had been put to the sword. Athaliah had seized Judah’s throne after attempting to destroy the royal family and had promoted the corrupt worship associated with her parents, Ahab and Jezebel. Her execution at the king’s command brought righteous judgment upon one who had opposed God’s covenant purposes. As Jezebel’s downfall had ended her influence in Israel, Athaliah’s death removed a threat to Judah and to the preserved line of David. 2Ki 11:15 And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds… Persons / Places / Events 1. AthaliahThe daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, Athaliah was the queen mother who usurped the throne of Judah after the death of her son, King Ahaziah. Her reign was marked by idolatry and violence, including the massacre of the royal family, except for Joash, who was hidden by Jehoiada the priest. 2. Jehoiada The high priest who orchestrated the overthrow of Athaliah. He was instrumental in preserving the Davidic line by hiding Joash and later crowning him king. 3. Joash The rightful heir to the throne of Judah, Joash was hidden in the temple for six years before being crowned king at the age of seven. 4. The People of the Land Refers to the inhabitants of Judah who supported Jehoiada's coup against Athaliah and rejoiced at the restoration of the Davidic line. 5. The City Refers to Jerusalem, the capital of Judah, which experienced peace and rejoicing following the removal of Athaliah. Teaching Points Divine Justice PrevailsThe overthrow of Athaliah demonstrates that God's justice will ultimately prevail over wickedness. Believers can trust in God's timing and sovereignty. The Importance of Godly Leadership Jehoiada's role underscores the impact of righteous leadership. Christians are called to support and pray for leaders who uphold godly principles. Rejoicing in Deliverance The people's joy serves as a reminder to celebrate God's deliverance in our lives. Gratitude and worship should follow God's acts of salvation. Preservation of God's Promises The preservation of the Davidic line through Joash highlights God's faithfulness to His promises. Believers can have confidence in God's unchanging word. Community and Unity The collective rejoicing of the people illustrates the power of community and unity in the face of adversity. Christians are encouraged to stand together in faith and purpose. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 23:21?2. How does 2 Chronicles 23:21 demonstrate God's sovereignty in restoring rightful leadership? 3. What role did joy and peace play in the people's response in 23:21? 4. How can we apply the people's joy in 2 Chronicles 23:21 to our lives? 5. What scriptural connections exist between 2 Chronicles 23:21 and other biblical celebrations of peace? 6. How does the peace in 2 Chronicles 23:21 reflect God's plan for His people? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 23:21 reflect the theme of divine justice in the Bible? 8. What historical events led to the rejoicing described in 2 Chronicles 23:21? 9. How does 2 Chronicles 23:21 illustrate the importance of leadership in biblical narratives? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 23? What Does 2 Chronicles 23:21 Mean All the people of the land rejoiced“all the people of the land rejoiced” (2 Chron 23:21) captures an eruption of relief and celebration. • Judah’s citizens finally see a rightful king—Joash—crowned (2 Kings 11:12). After years under an illegitimate, murderous queen, the covenant line of David is restored just as God had promised (2 Samuel 7:12–16). • Jehoiada the priest has just renewed the covenant between the LORD, the king, and the people (2 Chron 23:16), prompting joy similar to earlier national renewals (1 Samuel 11:14-15; 2 Chron 15:12-15). • Their rejoicing echoes David’s jubilant procession with the ark—“David and all the house of Israel were bringing up the ark… with shouts and the sound of trumpets” (2 Samuel 6:15). When God’s order is honored, praise naturally breaks out. The city was quiet “the city was quiet” highlights the immediate, palpable peace that follows righteous leadership. • Proverbs 29:2 says, “When the righteous thrive, the people rejoice; when the wicked rule, the people groan.” The switch from groaning under Athaliah to quiet contentment under Joash vividly fulfills this proverb. • In Solomon’s day, “Judah and Israel lived in safety… every man under his vine and fig tree” (1 Kings 4:25). The same hush of security now returns to Jerusalem. • Judges 5:31 concludes Deborah’s victory song with, “Then the land had rest forty years.” God often punctuates deliverance with a calm that lets His people catch their breath and rebuild. Because Athaliah had been put to the sword The peace and joy stem “because Athaliah had been put to the sword.” • Athaliah’s execution (2 Kings 11:16) is not mere palace intrigue; it is God-ordained justice removing an idolatrous usurper who had slaughtered the royal seed (2 Chron 22:10). • Deuteronomy 13:5 commands Israel to “purge the evil from among you” when idolatry threatens the covenant community. Jehoiada applies this principle, and the nation immediately feels the lift of spiritual oppression. • Psalm 37:35-38 contrasts the short-lived triumph of the wicked with the enduring peace of the righteous; Athaliah’s swift downfall underscores that truth. The sword falls, idolatry is cut off, and the people taste freedom. summary The verse paints a simple but powerful progression: the removal of evil (Athaliah) leads to peace (“the city was quiet”), which in turn births celebration (“all the people… rejoiced”). God’s faithfulness to preserve the Davidic line, honor covenant obedience, and bring justice reminds us that He still replaces turmoil with quiet gladness when His rightful rule is embraced. Hebrew and allכָל־ (ḵāl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the people עַם־ (‘am-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of the land הָאָ֖רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land rejoiced. וַיִּשְׂמְח֥וּ (way·yiś·mə·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome And the city וְהָעִ֣יר (wə·hā·‘îr) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 5892: Excitement was quiet, שָׁקָ֑טָה (šā·qā·ṭāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 8252: To be quiet or undisturbed because Athaliah עֲתַלְיָ֖הוּ (‘ă·ṯal·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6271: Athaliah -- daughter of Ahab, also three Israelites had been put to הֵמִ֥יתוּ (hê·mî·ṯū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill the sword. בֶחָֽרֶב׃ (ḇe·ḥā·reḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2719: Drought, a cutting instrument, as a, knife, sword Additonal Resources 2 Chronicles 23:21 Blue Letter Bible2 Chronicles 23:21 Bible Gateway 2 Chronicles 23:21 Bible.com 2 Chronicles 23:21 NIV |
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