King James Version:
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And she looked, and, behold, the king stood at his pillar at the entering in, and the princes and the trumpets by the king: and all the people of the land rejoiced, and sounded with trumpets, also the singers with instruments of musick, and such as taught to sing praise. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said, Treason, Treason.
Complete Jewish Bible:
looked and saw the king standing there on his platform at the entrance, with the leaders and trumpeters next to the king. All the people of the land were celebrating and blowing the trumpets; while the singers with their musical instruments were leading songs of praise. At this, 'Atalyah tore her clothes and cried, "Treason! Treason!"
Berean Standard Bible:
And she looked out and saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason, treason!”
American Standard Version:
and she looked, and, behold, the king stood by his pillar at the entrance, and the captains and the trumpets by the king; and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew trumpets; the singers also played on instruments of music, and led the singing of praise. Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and said, Treason! treason!
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And she looked{H7200}, and, behold, the king{H4428} stood{H5975} at his pillar{H5982} at the entering in{H3996}, and the princes{H8269} and the trumpets{H2689} by the king{H4428}: and all the people{H5971} of the land{H776} rejoiced{H8056}, and sounded{H8628} with trumpets{H2689}, also the singers{H7891} with instruments{H3627} of musick{H7892}, and such as taught{H3045} to sing praise{H1984}. Then Athaliah{H6271} rent{H7167} her clothes{H899}, and said{H559}, Treason{H7195}, Treason{H7195}.
Cross-References (KJV):
2 Kings 9:23
- And Joram turned his hands, and fled, and said to Ahaziah, [There is] treachery, O Ahaziah.
Proverbs 11:10
- ¶ When it goeth well with the righteous, the city rejoiceth: and when the wicked perish, [there is] shouting.
Numbers 10:1
- ¶ And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
Numbers 10:10
- Also in the day of your gladness, and in your solemn days, and in the beginnings of your months, ye shall blow with the trumpets over your burnt offerings, and over the sacrifices of your peace offerings; that they may be to you for a memorial before your God: I [am] the LORD your God.
Romans 2:1
- ¶ Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things.
Romans 2:2
- But we are sure that the judgment of God is according to truth against them which commit such things.
Ecclesiastes 9:12
- For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so [are] the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 23:13
2 Chronicles 23:13 is set within the broader narrative of a significant political and religious upheaval in the Kingdom of Judah. The verse captures a momentous scene following the secret anointing of Joash, the rightful heir to the throne, who had been hidden away as an infant to protect him from the murderous intentions of his grandmother, Queen Athaliah. Athaliah had usurped the throne after the death of her son, King Ahaziah, and sought to eliminate all potential claimants to the kingship.
In this verse, Athaliah becomes aware of the coup that has been orchestrated by the priest Jehoiada and others loyal to the house of David. The verse describes the public revelation of young King Joash, who is standing at the pillar—a symbol of his authority—at the temple entrance, surrounded by princes and accompanied by the sound of trumpets, signifying a royal proclamation. The people of the land, witnessing this event, respond with jubilation, joining in with trumpets and musical instruments, celebrating the restoration of the rightful king and the continuation of the Davidic dynasty. Singers and those who taught others to sing praise add to the chorus of celebration, emphasizing the religious significance of the event.
Athaliah's reaction to this scene is one of horror and disbelief; she tears her clothes and cries out "Treason, Treason," recognizing that her reign has been brought to an end by this act of insurrection. This moment marks a turning point in the history of Judah, as the legitimate line of Davidic kings is reinstated, and the influence of Athaliah's pagan worship, which had been imposed during her rule, is brought to an abrupt end. The verse reflects themes of divine kingship, the importance of the Davidic covenant, the power of religious and political authority, and the joy of the people in the restoration of rightful rule aligned with the worship of Yahweh.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H7200
There are 1212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רָאָה
Transliteration: râʼâh
Pronunciation: raw-aw'
Description: a primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative); 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. - Strong's Number: H4428
There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
Transliteration: melek
Pronunciation: meh'-lek
Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal. - Strong's Number: H5975
There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָמַד
Transliteration: ʻâmad
Pronunciation: aw-mad'
Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); 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. - Strong's Number: H5982
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַמּוּד
Transliteration: ʻammûwd
Pronunciation: am-mood'
Description: or עַמֻּד; from עָמַד; a column (as standing); also a stand, i.e. platform; [idiom] apiece, pillar. - Strong's Number: H3996
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָבוֹא
Transliteration: mâbôwʼ
Pronunciation: maw-bo'
Description: from בּוֹא; (with or without שֶׁמֶשׁ); an entrance (the place or the act); specifically sunset or the west; also (adverb with preposition) towards; by which came, as cometh, in coming, as men enter into, entering, entrance into, entry, where goeth, going down, [phrase] westward. Compare מוֹבָא. - Strong's Number: H8269
There are 368 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שַׂר
Transliteration: sar
Pronunciation: sar
Description: from שָׂרַר; a head person (of any rank or class); captain (that had rule), chief (captain), general, governor, keeper, lord,(-task-)master, prince(-ipal), ruler, steward. - Strong's Number: H2689
There are 27 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֲצֹצְרָה
Transliteration: chătsôtsᵉrâh
Pronunciation: khats-o-tser-aw'
Description: by reduplication from חָצַר; a trumpet (from its sundered or quavering note); trumpet(-er). - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H776
There are 2739 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֶרֶץ
Transliteration: ʼerets
Pronunciation: eh'-rets
Description: from an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth (at large, or partitively a land); [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. - Strong's Number: H8056
There are 23 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שָׂמֵחַ
Transliteration: sâmêach
Pronunciation: saw-may'-akh
Description: from שָׂמַח; blithe or gleeful; (be) glad, joyful, (making) merry((-hearted), -ily), rejoice(-ing). - Strong's Number: H8628
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תָּקַע
Transliteration: tâqaʻ
Pronunciation: taw-kah'
Description: a primitive root; to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman by handclasping); blow (a trumpet), cast, clap, fasten, pitch (tent), smite, sound, strike, [idiom] suretiship, thrust. - Strong's Number: H7891
There are 79 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁיר
Transliteration: shîyr
Pronunciation: sheer
Description: or (the original form) שׁוּר; (1 Samuel 18:6), a primitive root (rather identical with שׁוּר through the idea of strolling minstrelsy); to sing; behold (by mistake for שׁוּר), sing(-er, -ing man, -ing woman). - Strong's Number: H3627
There are 276 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כְּלִי
Transliteration: kᵉlîy
Pronunciation: kel-ee'
Description: from כָּלָה; something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon); armour(-bearer), artillery, bag, carriage, [phrase] furnish, furniture, instrument, jewel, that is made of, [idiom] one from another, that which pertaineth, pot, [phrase] psaltery, sack, stuff, thing, tool, vessel, ware, weapon, [phrase] whatsoever. - Strong's Number: H7892
There are 87 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שִׁיר
Transliteration: shîyr
Pronunciation: sheer
Description: or feminine שִׁירָה; from שִׁיר; a song; abstractly, singing; musical(-ick), [idiom] sing(-er, -ing), song. - Strong's Number: H3045
There are 873 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָדַע
Transliteration: yâdaʻ
Pronunciation: yaw-dah'
Description: a primitive root; to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation, care, recognition; and causatively, instruction, designation, punishment, etc.); acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. - Strong's Number: H1984
There are 140 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָלַל
Transliteration: hâlal
Pronunciation: haw-lal'
Description: a primitive root; to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make ashow, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to celebrate; also to stultify; (make) boast (self), celebrate, commend, (deal, make), fool(-ish, -ly), glory, give (light), be (make, feign self) mad (against), give in marriage, (sing, be worthy of) praise, rage, renowned, shine. - Strong's Number: H6271
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עֲתַלְיָה
Transliteration: ʻĂthalyâh
Pronunciation: ath-al-yaw'
Description: or עֲתַלְיָהוּ; from the same as עַתְלַי and יָהּ; Jah has constrained; Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites; Athaliah. - Strong's Number: H7167
There are 60 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קָרַע
Transliteration: qâraʻ
Pronunciation: kaw-rah'
Description: a primitive root; to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them); cut out, rend, [idiom] surely, tear. - Strong's Number: H899
There are 190 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֶּגֶד
Transliteration: beged
Pronunciation: behg'-ed
Description: from בָּגַד; a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage; apparel, cloth(-es, ing), garment, lap, rag, raiment, robe, [idiom] very (treacherously), vesture, wardrobe. - Strong's Number: H559
There are 4434 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַר
Transliteration: ʼâmar
Pronunciation: aw-mar'
Description: a primitive root; to say (used with great latitude); answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. - Strong's Number: H7195
There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קֶשֶׁר
Transliteration: qesher
Pronunciation: keh'-sher
Description: from קָשַׁר; an (unlawful) alliance; confederacy, conspiracy, treason.