2 Kings 11:20

And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king's house.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 11:20

BSB

and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword at the royal palace.

AKJV

And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword beside the king's house.

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.

ERV

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

NHEB

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.

SMT

And: all the people of the land will rejoice, and the city rested: and they killed Athaliah with the sword in the house of the king.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Kings 11:20

AndallthepeopleH5971Noun MasculineofthelandH776Noun Feminine rejoicedH8055VerbandthecityH5892Noun MasculinewasinquietH8252VerbandtheyslewH4191Verb AthaliahH6271withtheswordH2719Noun Femininebesidetheking'sH4428Noun Masculine houseH1004Noun Masculine

Commentary for 2 Kings 11:20

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Overview of 2 Kings 11:20

Summary

Nation rejoices as usurper meets her end

Place

Jerusalem

Event

Athaliah executed, peace restored

Estimated Time Period

c. 835 BC