2 Kings 11:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Bible Comments

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. The people - rejoiced - They were glad to get rid of the tyranny of Athaliah.

And the city was in quiet - She had no partisans to rise up and disturb the king's reign.

2 Kings 11:20

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.