New International Version So they seized her as she reached the place where the horses enter the palace grounds, and there she was put to death. New Living Translation So they seized her and led her out to the gate where horses enter the palace grounds, and she was killed there. English Standard Version So they laid hands on her; and she went through the horses’ entrance to the king’s house, and there she was put to death. Berean Standard Bible So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death. Berean Literal Bible And they seized her hands, and she went by way of the entrance of the horses to the house of the king, and she was put to death there. King James Bible And they laid hands on her; and she went by the way by the which the horses came into the king's house: and there was she slain. New King James Version So they seized her; and she went by way of the horses’ entrance into the king’s house, and there she was killed. New American Standard Bible So they seized her, and when they brought her to the horses’ entrance of the king’s house, she was put to death there. NASB 1995 So they seized her, and when she arrived at the horses’ entrance of the king’s house, she was put to death there. NASB 1977 So they seized her, and when she arrived at the horses’ entrance of the king’s house, she was put to death there. Legacy Standard Bible So they laid hands on her, and she arrived at the horses’ entrance of the king’s house and was put to death there. Amplified Bible So they seized her, and she went through the horses’ entrance to the king’s house (palace), and she was put to death there. Berean Annotated Bible So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death. Christian Standard Bible So they arrested her, and she went through the horse entrance to the king’s palace, where she was put to death. Holman Christian Standard Bible So they arrested her, and she went through the horse entrance to the king’s palace, where she was put to death. American Standard Version 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. Contemporary English Version So the commanders dragged her to the gate where horses are led into the palace, and they killed her there. English Revised Version 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation So they arrested her as she came to the street where the horses enter the royal palace, and there she was killed. Good News Translation They seized her, took her to the palace, and there at the Horse Gate they killed her. International Standard Version So they arrested Athaliah, took her out through the same entrance used by the horses for entering the king's palace, and executed her. NET Bible They seized her and took her into the precincts of the royal palace through the horses' entrance. There she was executed. New Heart English Bible So they made way for her; and she went by the way of the horses' entry to the king's house. She was slain there. Webster's Bible Translation And they laid hands on her; and she went by the way by which the horses came into the king's house: and there was she slain. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death. World English Bible So they seized her; and she went by the way of the horses’ entry to the king’s house, and she was slain there. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they make sides for her, and she enters the way of the entering in of the horses to the house of the king, and is put to death there. Berean Literal Bible And they seized her hands, and she went by way of the entrance of the horses to the house of the king, and she was put to death there. Young's Literal Translation And they make for her sides, and she entereth the way of the entering in of the horses to the house of the king, and is put to death there. Smith's Literal Translation And they will put their hands upon her; and she will go the way of the entrance of the, horses of the king's house: and she will die there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they laid hands on her: and thrust her out by the way by which the horses go in, by the palace, and she was slain there. Catholic Public Domain Version And they laid hands on her. And they pushed her through the way by which horses enter, beside the palace. And she was killed there. New American Bible So they seized her, and when she reached the Horse Gate of the king’s house, she was put to death. New Revised Standard Version So they laid hands on her; she went through the horses’ entrance to the king’s house, and there she was put to death. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleSo they made room for her; and she went by the way of the horses' entrance to the king's house; and there she was slain. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And they formed a place for her, and she went into the way of the entrance of the horses of the King, and she died there. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation And they laid hands upon her, and went in by the way of the horses' entrance into the house of the Lord, and she was slain there. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Death of Athaliah…15And 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.” 16So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death. Cross References So they seized Athaliah 2 Kings 25:6-7 The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up to the king of Babylon at Riblah, where they pronounced judgment on him. / And they slaughtered the sons of Zedekiah before his eyes. Then they put out his eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon. Jeremiah 52:11 Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes, bound him with bronze shackles, and took him to Babylon, where he kept him in custody until his dying day. as she reached the horses’ entrance 2 Chronicles 23:15 So they seized Athaliah as she reached the entrance of the Horse Gate on the palace grounds, and there they put her to death. Nehemiah 3:28 Above the Horse Gate, each of the priests made repairs in front of his own house. Jeremiah 31:40 The whole valley of the dead bodies and ashes, and all the fields as far as the Kidron Valley, to the corner of the Horse Gate to the east, will be holy to the LORD. It will never again be uprooted or demolished.” to the palace grounds, Esther 1:5-6 At the end of this time, in the garden court of the royal palace, the king held a seven-day feast for all the people in the citadel of Susa, from the least to the greatest. / Hangings of white and blue linen were fastened with cords of fine white and purple material to silver rings on the marble pillars. Gold and silver couches were arranged on a mosaic pavement of porphyry, marble, mother-of-pearl, and other costly stones. Esther 4:11 “All the royal officials and the people of the king’s provinces know that one law applies to every man or woman who approaches the king in the inner court without being summoned—that he be put to death. Only if the king extends the gold scepter may that person live. But I have not been summoned to appear before the king for the past thirty days.” Esther 5:1-2 On the third day, Esther put on her royal robes and stood in the inner court of the palace across from the king’s quarters. The king was sitting on his royal throne in the royal courtroom, facing the entrance. / As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter. and there she was put to death. 1 Kings 21:23 And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel: ‘The dogs will devour Jezebel by the wall of Jezreel.’ 2 Kings 9:33-37 “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. / Then Jehu went in and ate and drank. “Take care of this cursed woman,” he said, “and bury her, for she was the daughter of a king.” / But when they went out to bury her, they found nothing but her skull, her feet, and the palms of her hands. … 2 Chronicles 23:14-15 And Jehoiada the priest sent out the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, saying, “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.” / So they seized Athaliah as she reached the entrance of the Horse Gate on the palace grounds, and there they put her to death. 1 Kings 21:13 And the two scoundrels came in and sat opposite Naboth, and these men testified against him before the people, saying, “Naboth has cursed both God and the king!” So they took him outside the city and stoned him to death. Matthew 27:31 After they had mocked Him, they removed the robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him away to crucify Him. Mark 15:20 After they had mocked Him, they removed the purple robe and put His own clothes back on Him. Then they led Him out to crucify Him. Luke 23:26 As the soldiers led Him away, they seized Simon of Cyrene on his way in from the country, and they put the cross on him to carry behind Jesus. John 19:16 Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified, and the soldiers took Him away. Treasury of Scripture And they laid hands on her; and she went by the way by the which the horses came into the king's house: and there was she slain. by the which 2 Chronicles 23:15 So they laid hands on her; and when she was come to the entering of the horse gate by the king's house, they slew her there. there was she slain Genesis 9:6 Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man. Judges 1:7 And Adonibezek said, Threescore and ten kings, having their thumbs and their great toes cut off, gathered their meat under my table: as I have done, so God hath requited me. And they brought him to Jerusalem, and there he died. Matthew 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. Jump to Previous Arrived Death Doorway Enter Entered Entereth Entering Entrance Entry Grounds Hands Horses House King's Laid Palace Reached Seized Sides Slain WayJump to Next Arrived Death Doorway Enter Entered Entereth Entering Entrance Entry Grounds Hands Horses House King's Laid Palace Reached Seized Sides Slain Way2 Kings 11 1. Jehoash, being saved by Jehosheba his aunt from Athaliah's massacre,3. is hidden six years in the house of God 13. Jehoiada, giving order to the captains, in the seventh year anoints him king 17. Jehoiada restores the worship of God So they seized Athaliah Athaliah, daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and widow of Judah’s King Jehoram, had ruled after murdering members of the royal family to secure the throne. Her arrest ended six years of violent usurpation and cleared the way for the preservation of David’s line through the newly revealed King Joash. 2Ki 25:6-7 The Chaldeans seized the king and brought him up… as she reached the horses’ entrance Removed from the temple precincts, she was taken toward an entrance associated with royal travel and the palace. She was not permitted to die near the house of the LORD, where Joash had been crowned and the covenant renewed. 2Ch 23:15 So they seized Athaliah as she reached the entrance… to the palace grounds, The palace area had been the center of Athaliah’s authority and of her efforts to establish Baal worship in Judah. Her removal there showed that her claim to rule had been decisively overturned. Est 1:5-6 At the end of this time, in the garden court… and there she was put to death. Athaliah was executed outside the temple according to Jehoiada’s command. Her death ended the threat against Joash and marked the restoration of the Davidic kingdom in Judah. 1Ki 21:23 And the LORD also speaks concerning Jezebel:… Persons / Places / Events 1. AthaliahThe queen mother who usurped the throne of Judah after the death of her son, King Ahaziah. She is a central figure in this passage, representing a period of idolatry and tyranny in Judah. 2. Jehoiada the Priest Although not directly mentioned in this verse, Jehoiada played a crucial role in orchestrating the overthrow of Athaliah and restoring the Davidic line through Joash. 3. The Palace Grounds The location where Athaliah was captured and executed. This setting is significant as it represents the seat of power and the place where justice was enacted. 4. The Horses’ Entrance A specific location within the palace grounds where Athaliah was seized. This detail underscores the public nature of her downfall. 5. The Execution of Athaliah This event marks the end of Athaliah's reign and the restoration of rightful leadership in Judah, symbolizing the triumph of God's covenant promises. Teaching Points The Consequences of Idolatry and TyrannyAthaliah's reign serves as a warning against turning away from God and embracing idolatry. Her downfall illustrates the inevitable consequences of such actions. God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness Despite human attempts to thwart His plans, God remains sovereign. The restoration of the Davidic line through Joash demonstrates God's faithfulness to His covenant promises. The Role of Righteous Leadership Jehoiada's actions highlight the importance of godly leadership in guiding a nation back to righteousness and truth. Justice and Righteousness Prevail The execution of Athaliah is a reminder that God's justice will ultimately prevail, and evil will be judged. Public Accountability The public nature of Athaliah's capture and execution underscores the importance of accountability and transparency in leadership. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 11:16?2. How does 2 Kings 11:16 demonstrate God's justice against idolatry and wickedness? 3. What role does Jehoiada play in fulfilling God's plan in 2 Kings 11? 4. How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, like Jehoiada's? 5. What lessons from 2 Kings 11:16 apply to confronting evil in today's world? 6. How does 2 Kings 11 connect to God's covenant promises to David's lineage? 7. Why was Athaliah executed outside the temple in 2 Kings 11:16? 8. How does 2 Kings 11:16 reflect God's justice in the Old Testament? 9. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 11:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 11? (16) They laid hands on her.--So the LXX. and Vulg. The Hebrew phrase means: and they made room for her on both sides--i.e., the crowd fell back, and a lane was formed for her exit (so the Targum and Rashi). She went . . . king's house.--She entered the palace by way of the entry of the horses. Athaliah was conducted to the royal stables which adjoined the palace, and there put to death. Verse 16. - And they laid hands on her. So the LXX. (ἐπέθηκαν αὐτῇ χεῖρας), the Vulgate, Luther, and others; but most moderns understand that they formed in two lines, one on either side of her, and so let her pass out of the temple and proceed towards the palace untouched - the divinity that hedged a queen preventing them from molesting her until the time came for her execution (see the Revised Version). And she went by the way by the which the horses came into the king's house. Josephus makes Athaliah pass out of the temple by the east gate, and descend into the Kedron valley. He says she was put to death "at the gate of the king's mules," but does not mark the locality. The gate intended can scarcely be the "horse gate" of Nehemiah 3:28, which was in the eastern wall, and north of the temple. It was probably a gate on the western side of the Tyropoeon valley, giving entrance to the stables of the palace (comp. 2 Chronicles 23:15, and see below, ver. 20). And there was she slain; "with the sword" (ver. 20). A single blow from one of the guardsmen probably sufficed. • Athaliah’s seizure shows the necessity of confronting evil leadership.• Moving her to the Horse Gate protects the holiness of God’s house. • The palace grounds setting signals the return of rightful, covenantal rule. • Her execution fulfills prophecy, secures the Davidic line, and brings peace to Judah—reminding us that God’s justice and promises always stand. Hebrew So they seizedוַיָּשִׂ֤מוּ (way·yā·śi·mū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set [Athaliah] יָדַ֔יִם (yā·ḏa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 3027: A hand as she reached וַתָּב֛וֹא (wat·tā·ḇō·w) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go the horses' הַסּוּסִ֖ים (has·sū·sîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5483: A swallow, swift (type of bird) entrance מְב֥וֹא (mə·ḇō·w) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3996: An entrance, sunset, the west, towards to the palace grounds, הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king and there שָֽׁם׃ (šām) Adverb Strong's 8033: There, then, thither she was put to death. וַתּוּמַ֖ת (wat·tū·maṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hofal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Additonal Resources 2 Kings 11:16 Blue Letter Bible2 Kings 11:16 Bible Gateway 2 Kings 11:16 Bible.com 2 Kings 11:16 NIV |
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