2 Kings 11 - Introduction - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

A.M. 3120. B.C. 884.

Athaliah destroys all the seed royal, except Joash, who is saved by Jehosheba, and hid six years in the house of God, 2 Kings 11:1-3. In the seventh year he is made king by Jehoiada and the captains, 2 Kings 11:4-12. Athaliah is slain, 2 Kings 11:13-16. Jehoiada restores the worship of God, and the people break down the images of Baal, 2 Kings 11:17-21.