2 Kings 11:17 web — Jehoiada made a covenant between Yahweh and the king and the people, that they should be Yahweh's people; between the k…

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"Jehoiada made a covenant between Yahweh and the king and the people, that they should be Yahweh's people; between the king also and the people."

— 2 Kings 11:17, World English Bible

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2 Kings 11 — Context

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and she looked, and behold, the king stood by the pillar, as the tradition was, and the captains and the trumpets by the king; and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes, and cried, "Treason! Treason!"

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

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So they made way for her; and she went by the way of the horses' entry to the king's house. She was slain there.

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

18

All the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and broke it down; his altars and his images broke they in pieces thoroughly, and killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. The priest appointed officers over the house of Yahweh.

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He took the captains over hundreds, and the Carites, and the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the house of Yahweh, and came by the way of the gate of the guard to the king's house. He sat on the throne of the kings.

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So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet. Athaliah they had slain with the sword at the king's house.

2 Kings 11:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 11:17 say?
2 Kings 11:17 in the World English Bible reads: “Jehoiada made a covenant between Yahweh and the king and the people, that they should be Yahweh's people; between the king also and the people.”
Where is 2 Kings 11:17 in the Bible?
2 Kings 11:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 11, verse 17.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 11:17.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 11:17 in?
2 Kings 11:17 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 Kings 11:17?
2 Kings 11:17 reads (WEB): “Jehoiada made a covenant between Yahweh and the king and the people, that they should be Yahweh's people; between the king also and the people.” 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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