2 Chronicles 23:12 Meaning and Explanation
“Now when Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and praising the king, she came to the people into the house of the LORD:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The commotion of the coronation reaches Athaliah; she leaves her palace and goes to the temple to investigate.
The Context of 2 Chronicles 23:12
Athaliah discovers the coup through the sounds of celebration at the temple.
What Does 2 Chronicles 23:12 Mean?
The sounds of celebration—the running crowd, the shouts of praise, the noise of acclamation—carry beyond the temple. Athaliah, the usurper queen, hears this commotion from her palace. She comes to the temple to discover what is causing such a disturbance among the people, unaware of the armed forces and the fact that her successor has already been crowned.
Her decision to go to the house of the Lord is her final move. She walks into the temple to find herself facing the very conspiracy she did not know was forming. The noise that summons her to the temple will also seal her fate.
Frequently Asked Questions About 2 Chronicles 23:12
What does 2 Chronicles 23:12 mean?
The commotion of the coronation reaches Athaliah; she leaves her palace and goes to the temple to investigate.
What is the context of 2 Chronicles 23:12?
Athaliah discovers the coup through the sounds of celebration at the temple.