2 Chronicles 23:15 web — So they made way for her. She went to the entrance of the horse gate to the king's house; and they killed her there.

World English Bible

"So they made way for her. She went to the entrance of the horse gate to the king's house; and they killed her there."

— 2 Chronicles 23:15, World English Bible

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2 Chronicles 23 — Context

12

When Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and praising the king, she came to the people into the house of Yahweh:

13

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 musical instruments, and led the singing of praise. Then Athaliah tore her clothes, and said, "Treason! treason!"

14

Jehoiada the priest brought out the captains of hundreds who were set over the army, and said to them, "Bring her out between the ranks; and whoever follows her, let him be slain with the sword." For the priest said, "Don't kill her in the Yahweh's house."

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So they made way for her. She went to the entrance of the horse gate to the king's house; and they killed her there.

16

Jehoiada made a covenant between himself, and all the people, and the king, that they should be Yahweh's people.

17

All the people went to the house of Baal, and broke it down, and broke his altars and his images in pieces, and killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars.

18

Jehoiada appointed the officers of the house of Yahweh under the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of Yahweh, to offer the burnt offerings of Yahweh, as it is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, according to the order of David.

2 Chronicles 23:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 23:15 say?
2 Chronicles 23:15 in the World English Bible reads: “So they made way for her. She went to the entrance of the horse gate to the king's house; and they killed her there.”
Where is 2 Chronicles 23:15 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 23:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 23, verse 15.
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 23:15.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 23:15 in?
2 Chronicles 23:15 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 23:15?
2 Chronicles 23:15 reads (WEB): “So they made way for her. She went to the entrance of the horse gate to the king's house; and they killed her there.” 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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