2 Kings 11:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And he brought forth the king’s son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.”
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Read Full Chapter →Joash is crowned, given the testimony, anointed, and joyfully proclaimed king.
What Does 2 Kings 11:12 Mean?
The hidden child is brought into the open. The crown is set on his head, the 'testimony' placed in his hands, and he is anointed and acclaimed with clapping and the cry, 'God save the king.' The boy long hidden in the temple now stands revealed as the true king, received with joy by his people.
Here is a coronation rich with hope: a rightful king crowned, anointed, and given the words of God's covenant to guide his reign. The joy of the people answers years of grief under tyranny. The scene reaches toward the day when the long-awaited King, anointed and given all authority, is revealed and welcomed with rejoicing. The crowned one bears the testimony, for true kingship is bound to the word of God.
2 Kings 11:12 in the Original Language
edut (עֵדוּת), 'testimony' -- the covenant document or law given to guide and bind the king under God.
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What does 2 Kings 11:12 mean?
Joash is crowned, given the testimony, anointed, and joyfully proclaimed king.