New International VersionNow the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the temple of God and had used even its sacred objects for the Baals.
New Living TranslationOver the years the followers of wicked Athaliah had broken into the Temple of God, and they had used all the dedicated things from the Temple of the LORD to worship the images of Baal.
English Standard VersionFor the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken into the house of God, and had also used all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD for the Baals.
Berean Standard BibleFor the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals.
King James BibleFor the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD did they bestow upon Baalim.
New King James VersionFor the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken into the house of God, and had also presented all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD to the Baals.
New American Standard BibleFor the sons of the wicked Athaliah had broken into the house of God, and even used the holy things of the house of the LORD for the Baals.
NASB 1995For the sons of the wicked Athaliah had broken into the house of God and even used the holy things of the house of the LORD for the Baals.
NASB 1977For the sons of the wicked Athaliah had broken into the house of God and even used the holy things of the house of the LORD for the Baals.
Legacy Standard BibleFor the sons of the wicked Athaliah had broken into the house of God and even used the holy things of the house of Yahweh for the Baals.
Amplified BibleFor the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken into the house of God and also had used all the holy and dedicated things of the house of the LORD for the Baals.
Christian Standard BibleFor the sons of that wicked Athaliah broke into the LORD’s temple and even used the sacred things of the LORD’s temple for the Baals.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleFor the sons of that wicked Athaliah broke into the LORD’s temple and even used the sacred things of the LORD’s temple for the Baals.”
American Standard VersionFor the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of Jehovah did they bestow upon the Baalim.
Contemporary English VersionAnd now we need it to repair the temple because the sons of that evil woman Athaliah came in and wrecked it. They even used some of the sacred objects to worship the god Baal."
English Revised VersionFor the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD did they bestow upon the Baalim.
GOD'S WORD® Translation(The sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into God's temple and used all the holy things of the LORD's temple [to worship] other gods-the Baals.)
Good News TranslationThe followers of Athaliah, that corrupt woman, had damaged the Temple and had used many of the sacred objects in the worship of Baal.)
International Standard VersionBecause that wicked woman Athaliah's family members had broken into the Temple of God and used the consecrated implements of the LORD's Temple for service to the Baals,
NET Bible(Wicked Athaliah and her sons had broken into God's temple and used all the holy items of the LORD's temple in their worship of the Baals.)
New Heart English BibleFor the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up God's house; and they also gave all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD to the Baals.
Webster's Bible TranslationFor the sons of Athaliah that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD they bestowed upon Baalim. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals.
World English BibleFor the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up God’s house; and they also gave all the dedicated things of Yahweh’s house to the Baals. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor sons of Athaliah, the wicked one, have broken up the house of God, and also, they have prepared all the holy things of the house of YHWH for Ba‘alim.”
Young's Literal Translation for sons of Athaliah, the wicked one, have broken up the house of God, and also, all the holy things of the house of Jehovah they have prepared for Baalim.'
Smith's Literal TranslationFor Athaliah doing evil; her sons broke asunder the house of God; and also all the holies of the house of Jehovah they made for the Baals. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor that wicked woman Athalia, and her children have destroyed the house of God, and adorned the temple of Baal with all the things that had been dedicated in the temple of the Lord.
Catholic Public Domain VersionFor that very impious woman Athaliah and her sons have destroyed the house of God, and they have adorned the shrine of Baal from all the things that had been sanctified in the temple of the Lord.”
New American BibleFor the wicked Athaliah and her sons had damaged the house of God and had even turned over to the Baals the holy things of the LORD’s house.
New Revised Standard VersionFor the children of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken into the house of God, and had even used all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD for the Baals. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor Athaliah taught wickedly, and had broken up the house of the LORD; and also given all the dedicated things that were in the house of the LORD for the worship of the idols.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd Athaliah had taught to seek after evil, and she had broken down the house of LORD JEHOVAH, also all the holy things that were in the house of LORD JEHOVAH, she made them into revered things of idols. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the hallowed things of the house of the LORD did they bestow upon the Baalim.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationFor Gotholia was a transgressor, and her sons tore down the house of God; for they offered the holy things of the house of the Lord to Baalim.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context Joash Repairs the Temple… 6So the king called Jehoiada the high priest and said, “Why have you not required the Levites to bring from Judah and Jerusalem the tax imposed by Moses the servant of the LORD and by the assembly of Israel for the Tent of the Testimony?” 7Forthe sonsof that wicked womanAthaliahhad broken intothe houseof Godand had evenusedthe sacred objectsof the houseof the LORDfor the Baals.8At the king’s command a chest was made and placed outside, at the gate of the house of the LORD.…
Cross References 1 Kings 21:25-26(Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel. / He committed the most detestable acts by going after idols, just like the Amorites whom the LORD had driven out before the Israelites.)
2 Kings 21:3-7For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had destroyed, and he raised up altars for Baal. He made an Asherah pole, as King Ahab of Israel had done, and he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. / Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “In Jerusalem I will put My Name.” / In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. ...
2 Kings 23:4-7Then the king commanded Hilkiah the high priest, the priests second in rank, and the doorkeepers to remove from the temple of the LORD all the articles made for Baal, Asherah, and all the host of heaven. And he burned them outside Jerusalem in the fields of Kidron and carried their ashes to Bethel. / Josiah also did away with the idolatrous priests ordained by the kings of Judah to burn incense on the high places of the cities of Judah and in the places all around Jerusalem—those who had burned incense to Baal, to the sun and moon, to the constellations, and to all the host of heaven. / He brought the Asherah pole from the house of the LORD to the Kidron Valley outside Jerusalem, and there he burned it, ground it to powder, and threw its dust on the graves of the common people. ...
2 Kings 23:10He also desecrated Topheth in the Valley of Ben-hinnom so that no one could sacrifice his son or daughter in the fire to Molech.
2 Kings 23:12-14He pulled down the altars that the kings of Judah had set up on the roof near the upper chamber of Ahaz, and the altars that Manasseh had set up in the two courtyards of the house of the LORD. The king pulverized them there and threw their dust into the Kidron Valley. / The king also desecrated the high places east of Jerusalem, to the south of the Mount of Corruption, which King Solomon of Israel had built for Ashtoreth the abomination of the Sidonians, for Chemosh the abomination of the Moabites, and for Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. / He smashed the sacred pillars to pieces, cut down the Asherah poles, and covered the sites with human bones.
2 Kings 23:24Furthermore, Josiah removed the mediums and spiritists, the household gods and idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem. He did this to carry out the words of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had found in the house of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 21:6And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD.
2 Chronicles 21:13but you have walked in the ways of the kings of Israel and have caused Judah and the people of Jerusalem to prostitute themselves, just as the house of Ahab prostituted itself. You have also killed your brothers, your father’s family, who were better than you.
2 Chronicles 22:3-4Ahaziah also walked in the ways of the house of Ahab, for his mother was his counselor in wickedness. / And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as the house of Ahab had done, for to his destruction they were his counselors after the death of his father.
2 Chronicles 28:24Then Ahaz gathered up the articles of the house of God, cut them into pieces, shut the doors of the house of the LORD, and set up altars of his own on every street corner in Jerusalem.
2 Chronicles 33:3-7For he rebuilt the high places that his father Hezekiah had torn down, and he raised up altars for the Baals and made Asherah poles. And he worshiped and served all the host of heaven. / Manasseh also built altars in the house of the LORD, of which the LORD had said, “My Name will remain in Jerusalem forever.” / In both courtyards of the house of the LORD, he built altars to all the host of heaven. ...
2 Chronicles 34:3-7In the eighth year of his reign, while he was still young, Josiah began to seek the God of his father David, and in the twelfth year he began to cleanse Judah and Jerusalem of the high places, the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images. / Then in his presence the altars of the Baals were torn down, and he cut to pieces the incense altars that were above them. He shattered the Asherah poles, the carved idols, and the cast images, crushed them to dust, and scattered them over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them. / Then he burned the bones of the priests on their altars. So he cleansed Judah and Jerusalem. ...
Jeremiah 7:30-31For the people of Judah have done evil in My sight, declares the LORD. They have set up their abominations in the house that bears My Name, and so have defiled it. / They have built the high places of Topheth in the Valley of Ben-hinnom so they could burn their sons and daughters in the fire—something I never commanded, nor did it even enter My mind.
Jeremiah 19:4-5because they have abandoned Me and made this a foreign place. They have burned incense in this place to other gods that neither they nor their fathers nor the kings of Judah have ever known. They have filled this place with the blood of the innocent. / They have built high places to Baal on which to burn their children in the fire as offerings to Baal—something I never commanded or mentioned, nor did it even enter My mind.
Ezekiel 8:5-16“Son of man,” He said to me, “now lift up your eyes to the north.” So I lifted up my eyes to the north, and in the entrance north of the Altar Gate I saw this idol of jealousy. / “Son of man,” He said to me, “do you see what they are doing—the great abominations that the house of Israel is committing—to drive Me far from My sanctuary? Yet you will see even greater abominations.” / Then He brought me to the entrance to the court, and I looked and saw a hole in the wall. ...
Treasury of Scripture For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of the LORD did they bestow on Baalim. the sons of Athaliah 2 Chronicles 22:1 And the inhabitants of Jerusalem made Ahaziah his youngest son king in his stead: for the band of men that came with the Arabians to the camp had slain all the eldest. So Ahaziah the son of Jehoram king of Judah reigned. 2 Chronicles 21:17 And they came up into Judah, and brake into it, and carried away all the substance that was found in the king's house, and his sons also, and his wives; so that there was never a son left him, save Jehoahaz, the youngest of his sons. that wicked 2 Chronicles 28:22-24 And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: thisis that king Ahaz… Exodus 7:6 And Moses and Aaron did as the LORD commanded them, so did they. Proverbs 10:7 The memory of the justis blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. the dedicated 2 Kings 12:4 And Jehoash said to the priests, All the money of the dedicated things that is brought into the house of the LORD,even the money of every one that passeththe account, the money that every man is set at,and all the money that cometh into any man's heart to bring into the house of the LORD, did they bestow Deuteronomy 32:15-17 But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art coveredwith fatness; then he forsook Godwhich made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation… Ezekiel 16:17-21 Thou hast also taken thy fair jewels of my gold and of my silver, which I had given thee, and madest to thyself images of men, and didst commit whoredom with them, … Daniel 5:2-4,23 Belshazzar, whiles he tasted the wine, commanded to bring the golden and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar had taken out of the temple whichwas in Jerusalem; that the king, and his princes, his wives, and his concubines, might drink therein… Jump to Previous AthaliahAthali'ahBaalimBaalsBestowBestowedBrokenDedicatedEmployedGodHallowedHolyHouseObjectsPreparedSacredTempleUsedWickedJump to Next AthaliahAthali'ahBaalimBaalsBestowBestowedBrokenDedicatedEmployedGodHallowedHolyHouseObjectsPreparedSacredTempleUsedWicked2 Chronicles 24 1.Joash reigns well all the days of Jehoiada4.He gives order for the repair of the temple15.Jehoiada's death and honorable burial17.Joash, falling into idolatry, slays Zechariah the son of Jehoiada23.Joash is spoiled by the Syrians, and slain by Zabad and Jehozabad27.Amaziah succeeds himFor the sons of that wicked woman AthaliahAthaliah was the daughter of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel, known for their idolatry and opposition to the worship of Yahweh. Athaliah married Jehoram, king of Judah, and brought her family's idolatrous practices with her. Her influence led to the promotion of Baal worship in Judah. The "sons" here likely refers to her descendants or followers who continued her idolatrous practices. Athaliah's reign was marked by violence and the usurpation of the throne, as she attempted to eliminate the Davidic line by killing her own grandchildren, except for Joash, who was hidden and later became king. had broken into the house of God
The "house of God" refers to the Temple in Jerusalem, which was the center of worship for the Israelites and the dwelling place of God's presence. Breaking into the Temple signifies a profound act of desecration and disrespect for the sacred space dedicated to Yahweh. This act reflects the spiritual decline and apostasy in Judah during Athaliah's influence, as the Temple was meant to be a place of holiness and reverence. and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD
The sacred objects in the Temple included items such as the altar, the lampstand, and various utensils used in worship and sacrifices. These objects were consecrated for the service of Yahweh and were not to be used for any other purpose. The misuse of these items indicates a blatant disregard for the sanctity of the Temple and the worship of God. It also highlights the extent of corruption and idolatry that had infiltrated Judah under Athaliah's rule. for the Baals
Baal was a Canaanite deity associated with fertility, storms, and agriculture. Worship of Baal often involved rituals that were abhorrent to the worship of Yahweh, including child sacrifice and sexual immorality. The use of sacred Temple objects for Baal worship represents a syncretism that was strictly forbidden in the Mosaic Law. This act of idolatry was a direct violation of the first commandment, which prohibited the worship of other gods. The narrative underscores the spiritual crisis in Judah and sets the stage for the reforms that Joash would later implement to restore true worship. Persons / Places / Events 1. AthaliahThe daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, Athaliah was the queen mother of Judah who usurped the throne after the death of her son, King Ahaziah. Her reign was marked by idolatry and the promotion of Baal worship. 2. The House of GodRefers to the Temple in Jerusalem, which was the central place of worship for the Israelites and the dwelling place of God's presence among His people. 3. The Sons of AthaliahThese individuals, likely her followers or those influenced by her, desecrated the Temple by using its sacred objects for idol worship. 4. The BaalsRefers to the Canaanite deities that were often worshipped in opposition to Yahweh, the God of Israel. Baal worship included various idolatrous practices that were detestable to God. 5. JoashThe king of Judah during this time, who was initially guided by the priest Jehoiada to restore the worship of Yahweh and repair the Temple. Teaching Points The Consequences of IdolatryIdolatry leads to spiritual decay and the desecration of what is sacred. Athaliah's actions serve as a warning against allowing idolatrous practices to infiltrate our lives and communities. The Importance of Godly LeadershipThe contrast between Athaliah's reign and Joash's reforms underscores the impact of leadership on spiritual health. Godly leaders are essential for guiding people back to true worship. Restoration and RenewalDespite the damage done by Athaliah, Joash's efforts to repair the Temple illustrate the possibility of restoration. God calls us to be agents of renewal in our own contexts. Guarding the SacredThe misuse of sacred objects for Baal worship highlights the need to guard what is holy. We must protect the sanctity of our worship and devotion to God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 24:7?
2.How did "Athaliah's sons" contribute to the temple's desecration in 2 Chronicles 24:7?
3.What lessons can we learn from Joash's response to the temple's condition?
4.How does 2 Chronicles 24:7 connect with God's commands about temple purity?
5.How can we protect our church from spiritual neglect and corruption today?
6.What steps can we take to restore holiness in our personal spiritual lives?
7.Why did Athaliah's sons desecrate the temple of the LORD in 2 Chronicles 24:7?
8.How does 2 Chronicles 24:7 reflect on the influence of leadership on religious practices?
9.What does 2 Chronicles 24:7 reveal about the consequences of idolatry?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 24?
11.2 Kings 11:12: How credible is the sudden public coronation of Joash without Athaliah’s prior knowledge?
12.(2 Chronicles 7:14) If God promised healing for a repentant nation, why did later disasters still befall Israel and Judah despite reported periods of repentance?
13.Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?
14.Who incited David to count the fighting men of Israel? God did (2 Samuel 24: 1) Satan did (I Chronicles 2 1:1)What Does 2 Chronicles 24:7 Mean For the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God• Scripture calls Athaliah “wicked,” underscoring her deliberate rebellion (cf.2 Kings 11:1–3;Proverbs 10:7). • Her sons’ invasion of the temple shows open contempt for the place the LORD filled with His glory at Solomon’s dedication (1 Kings 8:10–11). • This is not mere vandalism; it is spiritual warfare echoing the Philistines’ seizure of the ark (1 Samuel 5:1–2). • Sin pushes past personal boundaries and assaults what is holy (1 Corinthians 3:16–17).
and had even used the sacred objects• “Sacred objects” include the gold and silver utensils set apart for offerings and incense (Exodus 30:29;1 Kings 7:48–50). • God had warned that touching these items for common use would bring death (Numbers 4:15). • The profaning of consecrated vessels mirrors Belshazzar’s feast, where holy cups became party props (Daniel 5:2–4). • Treating holy things as ordinary betrays a heart hardened against God’s holiness (Hebrews 10:29).
of the house of the LORD for the Baals.• Temple treasures financed and decorated Baal shrines, directly violating the first commandment (Exodus 20:3–5). • Athaliah followed the pattern of her parents, Ahab and Jezebel, who institutionalized Baal worship in Israel (1 Kings 16:30–33). • The same vessels once used to burn incense to Yahweh now promoted idolatry (2 Kings 23:4). • The chronicler later notes that Judah’s downfall came because they “abandoned the house of the LORD” for idols (2 Chronicles 24:18).
summaryAthaliah’s sons stormed God’s temple, stole its consecrated vessels, and funneled them into Baal worship. Their trespass shows how rejecting God’s authority leads to the desecration of what is holy and spreads idolatry. The verse warns that God’s house, His worship, and His glory are not to be treated lightly; He will uphold His holiness and judge those who profane it (2 Chronicles 24:20;Galatians 6:7). (7) For the sons of Athaliah.--There is nothing corresponding to the statements of this verse in the parallel account. Literally, For Athaliah, the evildoer (or, who did wickedly,2Chronicles 20:35), her sons had broken down ( Isaiah 5:5; Psalm 80:14) the house of God. Ahaziah and his elder brothers, and perhaps other relatives, may be intended. The young princes thus gratified the queen's hatred of the exclusive cultus of Jehovah. (Comp. 2Chronicles 22:3-4.) Perhaps some portions of the Temple buildings were demolished, in order to make room for the temple of Baal. (Comp. Notes on 2Kings 11:18.) The dedicated things--i.e., the moneys given for the use of the sanctuary. . . . Verse 7. - The sons of Athaliah. This verse's testimony against Athaliah's sons explains 2 Chronicles 21:17, and is explained and corroborated by it. That wicked woman; Hebrew, הַמִּרְשַׁעַת; fem. noun, derivative of רַשַׁע; meaning strictly in the abstract, "the wickedness," equal to that incarnation of wickedness.All the dedicated things; i.e. the holy vessels, treasure, and holy furniture of the house of the Lord, had they desecrated, and robbed' them thence to squander them on their various Baals ( 2 Chronicles 17:3).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Forכִּ֤י(kî)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionthe sonsבָּנֶ֥יהָ(bā·ne·hā)Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1121:A sonof that wicked womanהַמִּרְשַׁ֔עַת(ham·mir·ša·‘aṯ)Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4849:A female wicked doerAthaliahעֲתַלְיָ֙הוּ֙(‘ă·ṯal·yā·hū)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 6271:Athaliah -- daughter of Ahab, also three Israeliteshad broken intoפָרְצ֖וּ(p̄ā·rə·ṣū)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6555:To break throughthe houseבֵּ֣ית(bêṯ)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004:A houseof Godהָאֱלֹהִ֑ים(hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 430:gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlativeand had evenוְגַם֙(wə·ḡam)Conjunctive waw | Conjunction
Strong's 1571:Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, andusedעָשׂ֖וּ(‘ā·śū)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6213:To do, makethe sacred objectsקָדְשֵׁ֣י(qā·ḏə·šê)Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 6944:A sacred place, thing, sanctityof the houseבֵית־(ḇêṯ-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004:A houseof the LORDיְהוָ֔ה(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israelfor the Baals.לַבְּעָלִֽים׃(lab·bə·‘ā·lîm)Preposition-l, Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1168:Baal -- a heathen god
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OT History: 2 Chronicles 24:7 For the sons of Athaliah that wicked (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
