2 Kings 11:14
2 Kings 11:14 in Multiple Translations
And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!”
And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.
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!
And looking, she saw the king in his regular place by the pillar, and the captains and the horns near him; and all the people of the land giving signs of joy and sounding the horns. Then Athaliah, violently parting her robes, gave a cry, saying, Broken faith, broken faith!
She saw the king standing by his pillar as the custom was. The commanders and trumpeters were with the king, and everyone was celebrating and blowing trumpets. Athaliah ripped her clothes and screamed out, “Treason! Treason!”
And when shee looked, beholde, the King stoode by a pillar, as the maner was, and the princes and the trumpetters by the King, and al the people of the land reioyced, and blew with trumpets. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and cryed, Treason, treason.
and looketh, and lo, the king is standing by the pillar, according to the ordinance, and the heads, and the trumpets, [are] by the king, and all the people of the land are rejoicing, and blowing with trumpets, and Athaliah rendeth her garments, and calleth, 'Conspiracy! conspiracy!'
and she looked, and behold, the king stood by the pillar, as the tradition was, with the captains and the trumpets by the king; and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and cried, “Treason! Treason!”
And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was , and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets. And Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, treason.
She saw the king standing upon a tribunal, as the manner was, and the singers, and the trumpets near him, and all the people of the land rejoicing, and sounding the trumpets: and she rent her garments, and cried: A conspiracy, a conspiracy.
She saw the new king standing there alongside one of the big pillars, which was the place at the temple where the kings usually stood. She saw that he was surrounded by the temple officers and men blowing trumpets, and that the people were shouting joyfully, and some of them were also blowing trumpets. She tore her clothes to show her distress and shouted, “You are traitors! You have tricked/deceived me!”
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2 Kings 11:14 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וַ/תֵּ֡רֶא
וְ/הִנֵּ֣ה
הַ/מֶּלֶךְ֩
עֹמֵ֨ד
עַֽל
הָ/עַמּ֜וּד
כַּ/מִּשְׁפָּ֗ט
וְ/הַ/שָּׂרִ֤ים
וְ/הַ/חֲצֹֽצְרוֹת֙
אֶל
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
וְ/כָל
עַ֤ם
הָ/אָ֨רֶץ֙
שָׂמֵ֔חַ
וְ/תֹקֵ֖עַ
בַּ/חֲצֹֽצְר֑וֹת
וַ/תִּקְרַ֤ע
עֲתַלְיָה֙
אֶת
בְּגָדֶ֔י/הָ
וַ/תִּקְרָ֖א
קֶ֥שֶׁר
קָֽשֶׁר
וַ/תֵּ֡רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
Provider
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
וְ/הִנֵּ֣ה
hinnêh
H2009
behold
Conj | Part
הַ/מֶּלֶךְ֩
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
עֹמֵ֨ד
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal
עַֽל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הָ/עַמּ֜וּד
ʻammûwd
H5982
pillar
Art | N-ms
כַּ/מִּשְׁפָּ֗ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
justice
Prep | N-ms
וְ/הַ/שָּׂרִ֤ים
sar
H8269
ruler
Conj | Art | N-mp
וְ/הַ/חֲצֹֽצְרוֹת֙
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
trumpet
Conj | Art | N-fp
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
all
Conj | N-ms
עַ֤ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
הָ/אָ֨רֶץ֙
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
שָׂמֵ֔חַ
sâmêach
H8056
glad
Adj
וְ/תֹקֵ֖עַ
tâqaʻ
H8628
to blow
Conj | V-Qal
בַּ/חֲצֹֽצְר֑וֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
trumpet
Prep | N-fp
וַ/תִּקְרַ֤ע
qâraʻ
H7167
to tear
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
עֲתַלְיָה֙
ʻĂthalyâh
H6271
Athaliah
N-proper
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בְּגָדֶ֔י/הָ
beged
H899
treachery
N-mp | Suff
וַ/תִּקְרָ֖א
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
קֶ֥שֶׁר
qesher
H7195
conspiracy
N-ms
קָֽשֶׁר
qesher
H7195
conspiracy
N-ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 11:14
וַ/תֵּ֡רֶא
râʼâh
H7200
"Provider"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
The Hebrew word for provider means to see or look after, and is used to describe God's care for his people. It appears in various forms throughout the Bible, including in Genesis and other books.
Definition: (Lord will) Provide, cause to be seen. This name means to see, look at, inspect, look after
Usage: Occurs in 1206 OT verses. KJV: advise self, appear, approve, behold, [idiom] certainly, consider, discern, (make to) enjoy, have experience, gaze, take heed, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] joyfully, lo, look (on, one another, one on another, one upon another, out, up, upon), mark, meet, [idiom] be near, perceive, present, provide, regard, (have) respect, (fore-, cause to, let) see(-r, -m, one another), shew (self), [idiom] sight of others, (e-) spy, stare, [idiom] surely, [idiom] think, view, visions. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 41:41; Exodus 33:13.
וְ/הִנֵּ֣ה
hinnêh
H2009
"behold"
Conj | Part
This Hebrew word is an expression that means 'behold' or 'look', often used to draw attention to something. It appears in Genesis and Isaiah, and is translated as 'behold' or 'lo' in the KJV.
Definition: behold, lo, see, if
Usage: Occurs in 799 OT verses. KJV: behold, lo, see. See also: Genesis 1:29; Genesis 42:35; Deuteronomy 19:18.
הַ/מֶּלֶךְ֩
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
עֹמֵ֨ד
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
עַֽל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הָ/עַמּ֜וּד
ʻammûwd
H5982
"pillar"
Art | N-ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word refers to a pillar or column, often used as a symbol of strength or support. It can also describe a platform or a stand, like a column of smoke rising into the air. The word is used in various contexts, including architecture and nature.
Definition: 1) pillar, column 1a) pillar 1b) column, upright 1c) column (of smoke)
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] apiece, pillar. See also: Exodus 13:21; 1 Kings 7:3; Psalms 75:4.
כַּ/מִּשְׁפָּ֗ט
mishpâṭ
H4941
"justice"
Prep | N-ms
Mishpat means justice or judgment, and is often used to describe God's righteous judgment, as well as human laws and decisions, in books like Deuteronomy and Isaiah.
Definition: : judgement/punishment 1) judgment, justice, ordinance 1a) judgment 1a1) act of deciding a case 1a2) place, court, seat of judgment 1a3) process, procedure, litigation (before judges) 1a4) case, cause (presented for judgment) 1a5) sentence, decision (of judgment) 1a6) execution (of judgment) 1a7) time (of judgment) 1b) justice, right, rectitude (attributes of God or man) 1c) ordinance 1d) decision (in law) 1e) right, privilege, due (legal) 1f) proper, fitting, measure, fitness, custom, manner, plan
Usage: Occurs in 406 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] adversary, ceremony, charge, [idiom] crime, custom, desert, determination, discretion, disposing, due, fashion, form, to be judged, judgment, just(-ice, -ly), (manner of) law(-ful), manner, measure, (due) order, ordinance, right, sentence, usest, [idiom] worthy, [phrase] wrong. See also: Genesis 18:19; 1 Kings 2:3; Psalms 1:5.
וְ/הַ/שָּׂרִ֤ים
sar
H8269
"ruler"
Conj | Art | N-mp
A leader or person in charge, like a prince or captain, as seen in the Bible with King David and other rulers.
Definition: 1) prince, ruler, leader, chief, chieftain, official, captain 1a) chieftain, leader 1b) vassal, noble, official (under king) 1c) captain, general, commander (military) 1d) chief, head, overseer (of other official classes) 1e) heads, princes (of religious office) 1f) elders (of representative leaders of people) 1g) merchant-princes (of rank and dignity) 1h) patron-angel 1i) Ruler of rulers (of God) 1j) warden
Usage: Occurs in 368 OT verses. KJV: captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. See also: Genesis 12:15; 1 Kings 22:32; 2 Chronicles 32:21.
וְ/הַ/חֲצֹֽצְרוֹת֙
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
"trumpet"
Conj | Art | N-fp
The Hebrew word for trumpet, which made a quavering note, is used in the Bible to signal important events. In Numbers 10:2, God tells Moses to make two trumpets to call the community together. Trumpets were also used in battle, as in Joshua 6:4.
Definition: trumpet, clarion
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: trumpet(-er). See also: Numbers 10:2; 2 Chronicles 5:13; Psalms 98:6.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
הַ/מֶּ֔לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
וְ/כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
Conj | N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
עַ֤ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
הָ/אָ֨רֶץ֙
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
שָׂמֵ֔חַ
sâmêach
H8056
"glad"
Adj
This word describes someone who is joyful or glad, like the Psalmist in Psalm 100:1, who invites all to rejoice and be glad in the Lord.
Definition: 1) joyful, merry, glad 1a) joyful, showing joy 1b) you who rejoice (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: (be) glad, joyful, (making) merry((-hearted), -ily), rejoice(-ing). See also: Deuteronomy 16:15; Esther 5:14; Psalms 35:26.
וְ/תֹקֵ֖עַ
tâqaʻ
H8628
"to blow"
Conj | V-Qal
This word means to blow or strike something, like a trumpet or a nail. In the Bible, it is used to describe making a loud noise or driving something into place. The KJV translates it as blow, clap, or strike.
Definition: 1) to blow, clap, strike, sound, thrust, give a blow, blast 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to thrust, drive (of weapon) 1a2) to give a blast, give a blow 1a3) to strike or clap hands 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be blown, blast (of horn) 1b2) to strike or pledge oneself
Usage: Occurs in 62 OT verses. KJV: blow (a trumpet), cast, clap, fasten, pitch (tent), smite, sound, strike, [idiom] suretiship, thrust. See also: Genesis 31:25; 1 Kings 1:34; Psalms 47:2.
בַּ/חֲצֹֽצְר֑וֹת
chătsôtsᵉrâh
H2689
"trumpet"
Prep | N-fp
The Hebrew word for trumpet, which made a quavering note, is used in the Bible to signal important events. In Numbers 10:2, God tells Moses to make two trumpets to call the community together. Trumpets were also used in battle, as in Joshua 6:4.
Definition: trumpet, clarion
Usage: Occurs in 27 OT verses. KJV: trumpet(-er). See also: Numbers 10:2; 2 Chronicles 5:13; Psalms 98:6.
וַ/תִּקְרַ֤ע
qâraʻ
H7167
"to tear"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to tear or rend something, and can be used literally or figuratively, as in the case of reviling or enlarging the eyes. In the book of the Prophet Joel, it describes the heavens being torn open. It can also describe the action of wild beasts.
Definition: 1) to tear, tear in pieces 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to tear, rend 1a2) to tear away or out 1a3) to tear, rend asunder 1a3a) to make wide or large (of eyes) 1a3b) to rend open (of heavens) 1a4) to tear, rend (of wild beasts) 1b) (Niphal) to be rent, be split asunder
Usage: Occurs in 60 OT verses. KJV: cut out, rend, [idiom] surely, tear. See also: Genesis 37:29; 2 Kings 5:8; Psalms 35:15.
עֲתַלְיָה֙
ʻĂthalyâh
H6271
"Athaliah"
N-proper
Athaliah was a name given to several Israelites, including a man and a woman, and it means afflicted of the Lord. One notable Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, who became queen of Judah and killed many family members.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.7; father of: Jeshaiah (H3470I) § Athaliah = "afflicted of the Lord" 1) son of Jeroham of the tribe of Benjamin 2) father of Jeshaiah of the sons of Elam who was one of the heads of a family who returned with Ezra from exile 3) the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and the wife of king Jehoram of Judah; killer of all the members of the royal family of Judah with the exception of one baby named Joash who was hidden by the high priest Jehoiada until 6 years had passed and Jehoiada led the revolution to put him on the throne, overthrowing Athaliah and putting her to death
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Athaliah. See also: 2 Kings 8:26; 2 Chronicles 22:2; Ezra 8:7.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּגָדֶ֔י/הָ
beged
H899
"treachery"
N-mp | Suff
In the Bible, this word refers to clothing or a covering, like a garment or robe. It appears in books like Genesis and Exodus, describing what people wore. The word is often translated as 'apparel' or 'raiment'.
Definition: treachery, deceit
Usage: Occurs in 190 OT verses. KJV: apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. See also: Genesis 24:53; Judges 17:10; Psalms 22:19.
וַ/תִּקְרָ֖א
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
קֶ֥שֶׁר
qesher
H7195
"conspiracy"
N-ms
This noun describes an unlawful alliance, like the conspiracy against King Solomon in 1 Kings 1:5-40. The KJV Bible translates it as confederacy or conspiracy.
Definition: conspiracy, treason, (unlawful) alliance
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, conspiracy, treason. See also: 2 Samuel 15:12; 2 Kings 15:30; Isaiah 8:12.
קָֽשֶׁר
qesher
H7195
"conspiracy"
N-ms
This noun describes an unlawful alliance, like the conspiracy against King Solomon in 1 Kings 1:5-40. The KJV Bible translates it as confederacy or conspiracy.
Definition: conspiracy, treason, (unlawful) alliance
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: confederacy, conspiracy, treason. See also: 2 Samuel 15:12; 2 Kings 15:30; Isaiah 8:12.
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- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 11:14
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 11:14
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:14
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:14
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:14
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:14
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 11:14
- Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 11:14
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:14
- Sermons on 2 Kings 11:14
Context — The Death of Athaliah
12Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!”
13When Athaliah heard the noise from the guards and the people, she went out to the people in the house of the LORD.
14And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!”
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
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Chronicles 34:31 | So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of this covenant that were written in this book. |
| 2 | 2 Kings 23:3 | So the king stood by the pillar and made a covenant before the LORD to follow the LORD and to keep His commandments, decrees, and statutes with all his heart and all his soul, and to carry out the words of this covenant that were written in this book. And all the people entered into the covenant. |
| 3 | 2 Kings 9:23 | Joram turned around and fled, calling out to Ahaziah, “Treachery, Ahaziah!” |
| 4 | Luke 19:37 | And as He approached the descent from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of disciples began to praise God joyfully in a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen: |
| 5 | 1 Kings 1:39–40 | 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!” All the people followed him, playing flutes and rejoicing with such a great joy that the earth was split by the sound. |
| 6 | Revelation 19:1–7 | After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God! For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.” And a second time they called out: “Hallelujah! Her smoke rises forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshiped God who sits on the throne, saying: “Amen, Hallelujah!” Then a voice came from the throne, saying: “Praise our God, all you who serve Him, and those who fear Him, small and great alike!” And I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude, like the rushing of many waters, and like a mighty rumbling of thunder, crying out: “Hallelujah! For the Lord our God the Almighty reigns. Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. |
| 7 | 2 Kings 11:10–11 | Then the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and shields of King David from the house of the LORD. And the guards stood with weapons in hand surrounding the king by the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple. |
| 8 | 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. |
| 9 | 1 Kings 18:17–18 | When Ahab saw Elijah, he said to him, “Is that you, O troubler of Israel?” “I have not troubled Israel,” Elijah replied, “but you and your father’s house have, for you have forsaken the commandments of the LORD and have followed the Baals. |
| 10 | Numbers 10:1–10 | Then the LORD said to Moses, “Make two trumpets of hammered silver to be used for calling the congregation and for having the camps set out. When both are sounded, the whole congregation is to assemble before you at the entrance to the Tent of Meeting. But if only one is sounded, then the leaders, the heads of the clans of Israel, are to gather before you. When you sound short blasts, the camps that lie on the east side are to set out. When you sound the short blasts a second time, the camps that lie on the south side are to set out. The blasts are to signal them to set out. To convene the assembly, you are to sound long blasts, not short ones. The sons of Aaron, the priests, are to sound the trumpets. This shall be a permanent statute for you and the generations to come. When you enter into battle in your land against an adversary who attacks you, sound short blasts on the trumpets, and you will be remembered before the LORD your God and saved from your enemies. And on your joyous occasions, your appointed feasts, and the beginning of each month, you are to blow the trumpets over your burnt offerings and fellowship offerings to serve as a reminder for you before your God. I am the LORD your God.” |
2 Kings 11:14 Summary
In 2 Kings 11:14, Athaliah sees the new king standing by the pillar, surrounded by officers and trumpeters, and the people rejoicing and blowing trumpets. This scene shows how Athaliah's rule is coming to an end, and she reacts with anger and desperation, tearing her clothes and screaming 'Treason!' (as described in 2 Kings 11:14). Just like Athaliah, we can sometimes feel threatened or upset when God brings about change in our lives, but we can learn to trust in His plan and rejoice in His goodness, as seen in Psalm 100:4-5. By following God's customs and traditions, and trusting in His sovereignty, we can find peace and joy, even in the midst of change, as promised in Jeremiah 29:11.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Athaliah's reaction when she saw the new king?
Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, 'Treason! Treason!' when she saw the king standing by the pillar, as described in 2 Kings 11:14. This reaction shows her opposition to the new king and her desire to maintain her own power, similar to the reaction of those who opposed Jesus in Luke 19:39-40.
Why was Athaliah so upset by the sight of the new king?
Athaliah was upset because she had been reigning as queen and the new king's coronation meant the end of her rule, as seen in 2 Kings 11:1-3. She had also massacred the royal family to secure her position, making her fearful of being overthrown, as warned against in Proverbs 28:28.
What was the custom that Athaliah saw the king following?
The custom referred to in 2 Kings 11:14 is likely the traditional way that kings were crowned and presented to the people, as seen in other coronation accounts such as Solomon's in 1 Kings 1:38-40. This custom would have included the king standing by the pillar, with officers and trumpeters present, and the people rejoicing and blowing trumpets.
How does Athaliah's reaction compare to other biblical figures who faced opposition?
Athaliah's reaction is similar to that of other biblical figures who faced opposition, such as King Saul when he was replaced by David, as described in 1 Samuel 18:8. Both Athaliah and Saul became angry and tried to maintain their power, but ultimately, God's plan prevailed, as seen in Psalm 75:6-7.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can be like Athaliah, trying to hold on to power or control in my own life, and how can I surrender to God's plan?
- How can I, like the people in 2 Kings 11:14, rejoice and celebrate when God brings about a new season or leader in my life?
- What are some 'pillars' or traditions in my life that I can use to honor God and follow His customs, as seen in 2 Kings 11:14?
- In what ways can I, like Jehoiada, support and proclaim the truth of God's plan, even in the face of opposition, as seen in 2 Kings 11:9-10?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 11:14
And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was,.... Of kings, when they came into the temple on any occasion, civil or religious, therefore it is called his pillar, 2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 11:14
And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and
Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:14
By a pillar; possibly by one of the two famous pillars of the temple; of which see ; nigh unto which the throne was erected. If it be said, that none but priests might come thither; I answer, ordinarily they might not; but the king being a sacred person, especially upon such extraordinary occasions, might be there. Or, upon a scaffold; possibly that brazen scaffold which Solomon erected, , and left there for such purposes. See .
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:14
2 Kings 11:14 And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner [was], and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.Ver. 14. And cried, Treason, treason!] Though herself were a usurper and a traitor, yet she thus crieth out; so do some sectaries, "Persecution, persecution," with as good pretence.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:14
(14) And when she looked.—Having entered the court, the whole scene met her astonished gaze. The king stood by a pillar.—Rather, the king was standing on the stand. (Comp. 2 Kings 23:3.) The stand (Vulg., “tribunal”) was apparently a dais reserved for the king only, which stood before the great altar, at the entrance to the inner court (2 Chronicles 23:13; 2 Chronicles 6:13). Thenius maintains that the king stood on the top of the flight of steps leading into the sanctuary. Why, then, does not the text express this meaning more exactly? (Comp. 2 Kings 9:13.) As the manner was—i.e., according to the custom on such occasions. The princes.—The chiefs of the people, not the centurions of the royal guard, who have their full designation throughout the chapter. (See 2 Kings 11:4; 2 Kings 11:9-10; 2 Kings 11:15; 2 Kings 11:19.) The present account has nowhere stated that the nobles were present in the Temple; but this sudden mention of them, as if they had been present throughout the proceedings, is in striking harmony with the chronicler’s express assertion that, after their conference with Jehoiada, the centurions of the guard assembled the Levites and the heads of the clans in the Temple (2 Chronicles 23:3). (The LXX. and Vulg. render “singers,” because they read shârîm, “singers,” instead of sârîm, “princes.”) The trumpeters.—Literally, the trumpets; as we speak of “the violins,” meaning the players on them. The sacred trumpets or clarions blown on solemn occasions by the priests are intended.
(Comp. 2 Kings 12:14; Numbers 10:2; 1 Chronicles 15:24.) This is an indication that the priests and Levites were present as the chronicle so conspicuously represents, and as, indeed, was to be expected on an occasion when the high priest took the lead, and when the scene of action was the Temple. The acting classes of priests and Levitical musicians, warders, and priestly attendants must certainly have participated in the proceedings. All the people of the land.—Secrecy was no longer necessary, as Thenius supposes, when once the centurions of the guard had heartily taken up with the plot. Rejoiced . . . blew.—Rejoicing . . . blowing.Treason.—Literally, Conspiracy.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:14
Verse 14. The king stood by a pillar] Stood ON a pillar or tribunal; the place or throne on which they were accustomed to put the kings when they proclaimed them. Treason, Treason.] קשר קשר kesher, kasher; A conspiracy, A conspiracy! from kashar, to bind, unite together.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 11:14
14. And when she looked, behold, the king] R.V. And she looked and behold the king. This, the literal translation of the Hebrew, is the form adopted in 2 Chron. The original is the same in both places. stood by a [R.V. the] pillar] By this word is clearly designated some spot which was the special position of the king on such occasions. We see that Athaliah took in the whole scene at a glance and knew without telling what was going on. The word ‘pillar’ is the same which is used for the two, Jachin and Boaz (1 Kings 7:21), which stood as ornamental pillars in the porch of the temple, and which being ornamental could doubtless be seen by all in the court. If we suppose one of these set apart as the station of the king at his coronation, the position would be admirably suited for the purpose. Otherwise we must understand some special erection in the court of the temple, of which there is no mention till this passage, and afterwards in chap. 2 Kings 23:3. The situation of the pillar is described in 2 Chronicles 23:13 as ‘at the entering in’, words which would not unfitly describe the position of the two pillars erected in the temple porch. as the manner was] Hence it was a well-known spot appropriated to such occasions. and the princes and the trumpeters] R.V. the captains and the trumpets.
The ‘captains’ were those ‘over hundreds’ mentioned before. ‘Trumpets’ of course implies ‘trumpeters’ but the word is literally translated in 2 Chron., and the two places should agree. The persons who blew with the trumpets were probably the Levites, for in chap. 2 Kings 12:13, ‘trumpets’ are recounted as among the furniture of the temple, and these would be used only by priests or Levites. In 2 Chronicles 7:6; 2 Chronicles 13:14 we have the priests sounding trumpets. and all the people of the land rejoiced] Shewing that there was a numerous convocation. The gathering would be larger than usual because the Sabbath had been chosen for these operations. and [R.V. Then] Athaliah rent her clothes] Seeing with horror that priests and soldiery and the assembled people were all of one mind, and against her.
Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 11:14
By a pillar - Rather, “upon the pillar” probably a sort of stand, or pulpit, raised on a pillar.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:14
14. The king stood by a pillar — Probably, as we have suggested above, (note on 2 Kings 11:11,) by one of the great pillars, Jachin and Boaz, which supported the front of the temple.
Sermons on 2 Kings 11:14
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(Worship - Part 2): God's Great Purpose in Redemption by A.W. Tozer | In this sermon, Thomas the campus emphasizes the importance of adoring God and spending time in worship. He encourages Christian worshipers to seek God with fear, fascination, joy, |
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Forgive Me Lord for Making You Cry by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the topic of making God cry. He references John 11:55 and emphasizes the importance of believing in a miracle-working God who has everything u |
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Flip-Flopping Christians 1 - Part 1 by Joshua Daniel | This sermon by Joshua Daniel focuses on the analogy of being like an unbroken colt when we come to the Lord Jesus, highlighting the need to surrender our self-will and stubbornness |
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Hosanna (Compilation) by Compilations | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of spiritual desperation and the need for believers to be vigilant in protecting the church from false teachings. He warns tha |
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Luke 19:37-40. the Chorus of Praise on Mount Olivet. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer reflects on the burst of joy heard on Mount Olivet as a faint picture of the raptures of heaven, where an innumerable multitude will praise God for His mighties |
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We Glorify christ... by David Platt | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the mission and vision of their faith community, which is to glorify Christ by making disciples of all nations. They emphasize the importance |
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Moody 100th Anniversary 1986 the Wonder of Worship by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of wonder and celebration in worship. He highlights how we have lost our sense of wonder and take things for granted, includi |