THE USURPATION OF ATHALIAH IN JUDAH CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 2 Kings 11:1. ATHALIAH DESTROYED ALL THE SEED ROYAL—She herself usurped the throne; and, to ensure her hold, slew all rival claimants. Jehu had already destroyed “forty-two” brethren or relations of Ahaziah (2 Kings 10:13). 2 Ki... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 2 Kings 11:4. AND THE SEVENTH YEAR JEHOIADA SENT, &c.—There are numerous points of difference between this account and its parallel in the Chronicles; but probably both accounts are summarised records of a longer original account. Their divergences are not disagreem... [ Continue Reading ]
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES.— 2 Kings 11:20. AND ALL THE PEOPLE REJOICED—Because, with Athaliah’s death, the accursed house of Ahab ceased, and in Jehoash’s person the royal house of David was again established on the throne of Judah.—W. H. J. _HOMILETICS OF 2 Kings 11:17_ THE RESTORATION OF T... [ Continue Reading ]