2 Kings 11:15

KJV

But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds, the officers of the host, and said unto them, Have her forth without the ranges: and him that followeth her kill with the sword. For the priest had said, Let her not be slain in the house of the Lord.

— 2 Kings 11:15, King James Version
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Context

This verse from 2 Kings Chapter 11 connects to 7 cross-references. When Athaliah, Ahaziah's mother, sees her son is dead, she kills all the royal family and seizes the Judean throne; the infant Joash is hidden in the temple by his aunt Jehosheba for six years. The priest Jehoiada rallies the …

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Other Translations

ASV

And Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of hundreds that were set over the host, and said unto them, Have her forth between the ranks; and him that followeth her slay with the sword. For the priest said, Let her not be slain in the house of Jehovah.

YLT

And Jehoiada the priest commandeth the heads of the hundreds, inspectors of the force, and saith unto them, `Bring her out unto the outside of the ranges, and him who is going after her, put to death by the sword:' for the priest had said, `Let her not be put to death in the house of Jehovah.'

BBE

Then Jehoiada the priest gave orders to those who were placed in authority over the army, saying, Take her outside the lines, and let anyone who goes after her be put to death with the sword, for he said, Let her not be put to death in the house of the Lord.

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