2 Kings 11:20 cpdv — And all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quieted. But Athaliah was slain with the sword at the house o…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quieted. But Athaliah was slain with the sword at the house of the king. "

— 2 Kings 11:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 11 — Context

17

Then Jehoiada formed a covenant between the Lord, and the king and the people, so that they would be the people of the Lord; and between the king and the people.

18

And all the people of the land entered the temple of Baal, and they tore down his altars, and they thoroughly crushed the statues. Also, they killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, before the altar. And the priest placed guards in the house of the Lord.

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And he took the centurions, and the legions of the Cherethites and Pelethites, and all the people of the land, and together they led the king from the house of the Lord. And they went by way of the gate of the shield bearers into the palace. And he sat upon the throne of the kings.

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And all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quieted. But Athaliah was slain with the sword at the house of the king.

21

Now Jehoash was seven years old when he had begun to reign.

2 Kings 11:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Kings 11:20 say?
2 Kings 11:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quieted. But Athaliah was slain with the sword at the house of the king. ”
Where is 2 Kings 11:20 in the Bible?
2 Kings 11:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 11, verse 20.
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 11:20.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 11:20 in?
2 Kings 11:20 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 11:20?
2 Kings 11:20 reads (CPDV): “And all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quieted. But Athaliah was slain with the sword at the house of the king. ” 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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