2 Chronicles 23:12 cpdv — And when Athaliah had heard it, specifically the sound of running and the praising of the king, she entered to the peop…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when Athaliah had heard it, specifically the sound of running and the praising of the king, she entered to the people in the temple of the Lord. "

— 2 Chronicles 23:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 23 — Context

9

And Jehoiada, the priest, gave to the centurions the lances and round shields and crescent shields of king David, which he had dedicated in the house of the Lord.

10

And he positioned all the people, holding short swords, from the right part of the temple to the left part of the temple, before the altar and the temple, all around the king.

11

And they led out the son of the king. And they imposed the diadem on him, and the testimony. And they gave him the law to hold in his hand. And they appointed him as king. Also, the high priest Jehoiada and his sons anointed him. And they prayed for him, and said, “May the king live!”

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And when Athaliah had heard it, specifically the sound of running and the praising of the king, she entered to the people in the temple of the Lord.

13

And when she had seen the king standing upon the step at the entrance, and the leaders and companies around him, and all the people of the land rejoicing, and sounding the trumpets, and playing on instruments of various kinds, and the voice of those who were praising, she tore her garments, and she said: “Treason! Treason!”

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Then the high priest Jehoiada, going out to the centurions and to the leaders of the army, said to them: “Lead her away, beyond the borders of the temple. And let her be put to death outside, with the sword.” And the priest instructed that she should not be killed in the house of the Lord.

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And they laid hands on her neck. And when she had entered the gate for the horses at the king’s house, they put her to death there.

2 Chronicles 23:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 23:12 say?
2 Chronicles 23:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when Athaliah had heard it, specifically the sound of running and the praising of the king, she entered to the people in the temple of the Lord. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 23:12 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 23:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 23, verse 12.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 23:12.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 23:12 in?
2 Chronicles 23:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 23:12?
2 Chronicles 23:12 reads (CPDV): “And when Athaliah had heard it, specifically the sound of running and the praising of the king, she entered to the people in the temple of the Lord. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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