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2 Kings 11:16

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2 Kings 11:16 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death.

King James Version KJV

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.

American Standard Version ASV

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.

Bible in Basic English BBE

So they put their hands on her, and she went to the king's house by the doorway of the horses, and there she was put to death.

Free Bible Version FBV

They grabbed hold of her, took her to where the horses enter the palace grounds and they killed her there.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Then they laid hands on her, and she went by the way, by the which the horses goe to the house of the King, and there was she slaine.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

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.

World English Bible WEB

So they seized her; and she went by the way of the horses’ entry to the king’s house, and she was slain there.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

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.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And 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.

Translation for Translators T4T

She tried to flee, but the guards seized her and took her to the palace, to the place where horses enter the courtyard. They killed her there.

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2 Kings 11:16 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יָּשִׂ֤מוּ לָ/הּ֙ יָדַ֔יִם וַ/תָּב֛וֹא דֶּֽרֶךְ מְב֥וֹא הַ/סּוּסִ֖ים בֵּ֣ית הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ וַ/תּוּמַ֖ת שָֽׁם
וַ/יָּשִׂ֤מוּ sûwm H7760 to set Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
לָ/הּ֙ Prep | Suff
יָדַ֔יִם yâd H3027 hand N-cd
וַ/תָּב֛וֹא bôwʼ H935 Lebo Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
דֶּֽרֶךְ derek H1870 way N-cs
מְב֥וֹא mâbôwʼ H3996 entrance N-ms
הַ/סּוּסִ֖ים çûwç H5483 swallow Art | N-mp
בֵּ֣ית bayith H1004 place N-ms
הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ melek H4428 King's Art | N-ms
וַ/תּוּמַ֖ת mûwth H4191 to die Conj | V-Hophal-ConsecImperf-3fs
שָֽׁם shâm H8033 there Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 11:16

וַ/יָּשִׂ֤מוּ sûwm H7760 "to set" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to put or place something, and is used in many different ways in the Bible, such as to appoint or determine something. It is first used in Genesis to describe God's creation. In the KJV, it is translated as 'appoint' or 'set' in various contexts.
Definition: : make/establish 1) to put, place, set, appoint, make 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to put, set, lay, put or lay upon, lay (violent) hands on 1a2) to set, direct, direct toward 1a2a) to extend (compassion) (fig) 1a3) to set, ordain, establish, found, appoint, constitute, make, determine, fix 1a4) to set, station, put, set in place, plant, fix 1a5) to make, make for, transform into, constitute, fashion, work, bring to pass, appoint, give 1b) (Hiphil) to set or make for a sign 1c) (Hophal) to be set
Usage: Occurs in 550 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] any wise, appoint, bring, call (a name), care, cast in, change, charge, commit, consider, convey, determine, [phrase] disguise, dispose, do, get, give, heap up, hold, impute, lay (down, up), leave, look, make (out), mark, [phrase] name, [idiom] on, ordain, order, [phrase] paint, place, preserve, purpose, put (on), [phrase] regard, rehearse, reward, (cause to) set (on, up), shew, [phrase] stedfastly, take, [idiom] tell, [phrase] tread down, (over-)turn, [idiom] wholly, work. See also: Genesis 2:8; Leviticus 20:5; 1 Samuel 21:13.
לָ/הּ֙ "" Prep | Suff
יָדַ֔יִם yâd H3027 "hand" N-cd
In the Bible, 'yad' refers to an open hand, symbolizing power or direction. It can also mean strength or a part of something, like a side or a share. The word is used in many contexts, including anatomy and everyday life.
Definition: : hand/arm[anatomy] 1) hand 1a) hand (of man) 1b) strength, power (fig.) 1c) side (of land), part, portion (metaph.) (fig.) 1d) (various special, technical senses) 1d1) sign, monument 1d2) part, fractional part, share 1d3) time, repetition 1d4) axle-trees, axle 1d5) stays, support (for laver) 1d6) tenons (in tabernacle) 1d7) a phallus, a hand (meaning unsure) 1d8) wrists
Usage: Occurs in 1446 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. See also: Genesis 3:22; Exodus 7:19; Leviticus 14:22.
וַ/תָּב֛וֹא bôwʼ H935 "Lebo" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
דֶּֽרֶךְ derek H1870 "way" N-cs
Derek refers to a road or path, and can also mean a way of life or manner of action. It is often used to describe a journey or direction, and can be used figuratively to describe a person's character or moral path.
Definition: : road/route 1) way, road, distance, journey, manner 1a) road, way, path 1b) journey 1c) direction 1d) manner, habit, way 1e) of course of life (fig.) 1f) of moral character (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 626 OT verses. KJV: along, away, because of, [phrase] by, conversation, custom, (east-) ward, journey, manner, passenger, through, toward, (high-) (path-) way(-side), whither(-soever). See also: Genesis 3:24; Deuteronomy 28:29; 1 Kings 15:34.
מְב֥וֹא mâbôwʼ H3996 "entrance" N-ms
This word means an entrance, or the act of entering, and can also refer to the west or sunset. It describes a place or action of coming in. The KJV translates it as entrance or entry.
Definition: 1) entrance, a coming in, entering 2) sunset 2a) sunset 2b) sunset, west Also means: me.vo.ah (מְבוֹאָה "entry" H3997)
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: by which came, as cometh, in coming, as men enter into, entering, entrance into, entry, where goeth, going down, [phrase] westward. Compare H4126 (מוֹבָא). See also: Deuteronomy 11:30; Psalms 50:1; Psalms 104:19.
הַ/סּוּסִ֖ים çûwç H5483 "swallow" Art | N-mp
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means a horse, often referring to chariot horses. It also describes a swallow due to its swift flight, as seen in the book of Jeremiah. The word is used to describe strong and fast animals.
Definition: swallow, swift
Usage: Occurs in 130 OT verses. KJV: crane, horse (-back, -hoof). Compare H6571 (פָּרָשׁ). See also: Genesis 47:17; Psalms 76:7; Psalms 20:8.
בֵּ֣ית bayith H1004 "place" N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
הַ/מֶּ֑לֶךְ 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.
וַ/תּוּמַ֖ת mûwth H4191 "to die" Conj | V-Hophal-ConsecImperf-3fs
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to die, either literally or as a punishment, and is used in books like Genesis and Exodus. It can also mean to perish or be killed. This concept is seen in the story of Adam and Eve, where death enters the world as a result of sin.
Definition: 1) to die, kill, have one executed 1a)(Qal) 1a1) to die 1a2) to die (as penalty), be put to death 1a3) to die, perish (of a nation) 1a4) to die prematurely (by neglect of wise moral conduct) 1b) (Polel) to kill, put to death, dispatch 1c) (Hiphil) to kill, put to death 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be killed, be put to death 1d1a) to die prematurely
Usage: Occurs in 695 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. See also: Genesis 2:17; Exodus 21:18; Numbers 35:21.
שָֽׁם shâm H8033 "there" Adv
The Hebrew word sham means there or then, often used to describe a location or point in time. It can also mean thither or thence, indicating movement or direction. This word is used frequently in the Bible to provide context and clarify the setting of a story.
Definition: 1) there, thither 1a) there 1b) thither (after verbs of motion) 1c) from there, thence 1d) then (as an adverb of time) Aramaic equivalent: tam.mah (תַּמָּה "there" H8536)
Usage: Occurs in 732 OT verses. KJV: in it, [phrase] thence, there (-in, [phrase] of, [phrase] out), [phrase] thither, [phrase] whither. See also: Genesis 2:8; Exodus 21:33; Deuteronomy 19:4.

Study Notes — 2 Kings 11:16

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1 Genesis 9:6 Whoever sheds the blood of man, by man his blood will be shed; for in His own image God has made mankind.
2 2 Chronicles 23:15 So they seized Athaliah as she reached the entrance of the Horse Gate to the palace grounds, and there they put her to death.
3 Matthew 7:2 For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged; and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
4 Judges 1:7 Then Adoni-bezek said, “Seventy kings with their thumbs and big toes cut off have gathered the scraps under my table. As I have done to them, so God has repaid me.” And they brought him to Jerusalem, where he died.
5 James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.
6 Revelation 16:5–7 And I heard the angel of the waters say: “Righteous are You, O Holy One, who is and was, because You have brought these judgments. For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.” And I heard the altar reply: “Yes, Lord God Almighty, true and just are Your judgments.”

2 Kings 11:16 Summary

In 2 Kings 11:16, Athaliah, the evil queen who had taken over the throne of Judah, was put to death. This was a just punishment for her wicked actions, as seen in Deuteronomy 17:14-20. The location of her death, outside the temple grounds, was important because it showed that God's people were committed to maintaining the sanctity of the house of the Lord, as commanded in Leviticus 20:3. This event reminds us that God is a God of justice and righteousness, and that He will ultimately bring about justice for those who oppose Him, as stated in Psalm 37:13 and Proverbs 21:18.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was Athaliah put to death in 2 Kings 11:16?

Athaliah was put to death because she had usurped the throne of Judah and tried to destroy the royal family, as seen in 2 Kings 8:26 and 2 Kings 11:1-3, and her actions were a direct challenge to God's plan for the kingdom of Judah, as stated in Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and 1 Samuel 10:24-25.

What is the significance of the location where Athaliah was put to death?

The location, the horses' entrance to the palace grounds, was a place of public execution, and it was also a location that was outside of the temple grounds, as Jehoiada the priest had instructed in 2 Kings 11:15, in order to maintain the sanctity of the house of the Lord, as commanded in Leviticus 20:3 and Ezekiel 43:12.

How does this event relate to the larger story of the Bible?

The death of Athaliah and the restoration of the rightful king, Joash, is a part of the larger story of God's plan to redeem and restore His people, as seen in Genesis 3:15 and Isaiah 11:1, and it ultimately points to the coming of Jesus Christ, the true King of Israel, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:6-7 and Luke 1:32-33.

What can we learn from Athaliah's downfall?

We can learn that those who oppose God's plan and seek to destroy His people will ultimately be brought to justice, as seen in Psalm 37:13 and Proverbs 21:18, and that God is a God of justice and righteousness, as stated in Deuteronomy 32:4 and Isaiah 30:18.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I may be opposing God's plan in my own life, and how can I surrender to His will?
  2. How can I trust in God's justice and righteousness, even when I see evil people prospering, as in the case of Athaliah's initial success?
  3. What are some areas in my life where I need to seek restoration and redemption, and how can I trust in God's power to bring about change?
  4. How can I be a part of God's plan to redeem and restore His people, and what role can I play in His larger story of salvation?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 11:16

And they laid hands on her,.... Or rather, "set a place for her'', as the Targum; so Jarchi and Kimchi; made a space, opened a way for her to come out of the temple into their ranks, that she might

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 11:16

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. She went the way by the which the horses came into the king's house.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:16

They laid hands on her, or, they gave her space or room, to wit, to go out of the court of the temple, and did not keep her within it, as they could have done. Or, they appointed bands for her; they ordered two bands of the Levites to follow her, and kill her. By the way by the which the horses came into the king’ s house; by the great and public road in which horses and chariots went to the palace. There was she slain; in an ignominious place and manner, as her mother Jezebel had been.

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:16

2 Kings 11:16 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.Ver. 16. The way by the which the horses came.] So that she was trampled, haply, by the horses, as her mother had been; howsoever, she was slain among the stables and dunghills of the king’ s house. Josephus saith that she was carried down to the town ditch, and there despatched.

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:16

(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.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:16

Verse 16. By the way - which the horses came] They probably brought her out near the king's stables. It has been supposed, from Ezekiel 46:1-2, that the east gate of the inner court was that by which the king entered on the Sabbath day, whereas on all other days he entered by the south gate. And there was another gate, called the horse gate, in the wall of the city, (Jeremiah 31:40,) for the king's horses to go out at from the stables at Millo, which is therefore called, 2 Chronicles 23:15, the horse gate toward the king's house.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 11:16

16. And they laid hands on her] R.V. So they made way for her. The rendering of the A.V. agrees with the LXX. and the Vulgate. But the verb here used is not that employed for such an act as the arrest here described would be. It is better therefore to adopt the translation of the Targum followed by Jewish and many modern commentators, ‘They gave room to her on both hands’. Literally the words mean, ‘they arranged for her two sides’, thus making a space between which she could walk. by the way by the which the horses came into the king’s house] R.V. by the way of the horses’ entry to the king’s house. This is not to be confounded with the ‘horse gate’ of Jerusalem, spoken of Neh 3:28. That was a gate of the city, not of the king’s palace. The way here spoken of was a private road to the king’s house. there was she slain] No doubt according to the orders of Jehoiada.

Barnes' Notes on 2 Kings 11:16

And they laid hands on her - Most modern critics render - “and they gave her space,” i. e., they cleared a way for her, and allowed her to walk out of the temple not only unharmed but untonched.

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:16

16. The way by the which the horses came into the king’s house — The Chronicles calls the place “the entering of the horse gate, by the king’s house.” Some have inclined to identify this with “the

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