So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was peaceful because Athaliah had been killed.
Parallel translations
- WEB So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet. They had slain Athaliah with the sword.
- KJV And all the people of the land rejoiced: and the city was quiet, after that they had slain Athaliah with the sword.
- BSB and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword.
- NKJV So all the people of the land rejoiced; and the city was quiet, for they had slain Athaliah with the sword.
- NASB 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.
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Quick answer
The whole land rejoiced and the city was at peace after Athaliah's death. The restoration brought joy and quiet to Judah.
Overview
With the usurper slain and the rightful king enthroned, the people rejoiced and the city found rest. The peace following the coup confirms that God's order brings true well-being. The joy of a restored, godly king anticipates the deeper peace of Christ's kingdom.
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- 2 Kgs 11:20So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet. They had slain Athaliah with the sword at the king’s house.
- Prov 11:10When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices. When the wicked perish, there is shouting.
- Ps 58:10–11The righteous shall rejoice when he sees the vengeance. He shall wash his feet in the blood of the wicked;
- Rev 18:20“Rejoice over her, O heaven, you saints, apostles, and prophets; for God has judged your judgment on her.”
- Rev 19:1–4After these things I heard something like a loud voice of a great multitude in heaven, saying, “Hallelujah! Salvation, power, and glory belong to our God:
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