New International VersionAll the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces and killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. Then Jehoiada the priest posted guards at the temple of the LORD.
New Living TranslationAnd all the people of the land went over to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They demolished the altars and smashed the idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. Jehoiada the priest stationed guards at the Temple of the LORD.
English Standard VersionThen all the people of the land went to the house of Baal and tore it down; his altars and his images they broke in pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest posted watchmen over the house of the LORD.
Berean Standard BibleSo all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD.
King James BibleAnd all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.
New King James VersionAnd all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal, and tore it down. They thoroughly broke in pieces its altars and images, and killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.
New American Standard BibleAnd all the people of the land came to the house of Baal and tore it down; they thoroughly smashed his altars and his images in pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. Then the priest appointed sentries over the house of the LORD.
NASB 1995All the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and tore it down; his altars and his images they broke in pieces thoroughly, and killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.
NASB 1977And all the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and tore it down; his altars and his images they broke in pieces thoroughly, and killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.
Legacy Standard BibleAnd all the people of the land came to the house of Baal and tore it down; his altars and his images they broke in pieces thoroughly, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed overseers over the house of Yahweh.
Amplified BibleThen all the people of the land went to the house of Baal and tore it down. They utterly smashed his altar and his images to pieces, and they put Mattan the priest of Baal to death in front of the altars. And [Jehoiada] the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.
Christian Standard BibleSo all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed its altars and images to pieces, and they killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, at the altars. Then Jehoiada the priest appointed guards for the LORD’s temple.
Holman Christian Standard BibleSo all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They broke its altars and images into pieces, and they killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, at the altars. Then Jehoiada the priest appointed guards for the LORD’s temple.
American Standard VersionAnd all the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of Jehovah.
Contemporary English VersionThen the crowd went to the temple built to honor Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols and killed Mattan the priest of Baal right in front of the altars. After Jehoiada had placed guards around the LORD's temple,
English Revised VersionAnd all the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and brake it down: his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThen all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed Baal's altars and his statues and killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, in front of the altars. Next, the priest appointed officials to be in charge of the LORD's temple.
Good News TranslationThen the people went to the temple of Baal and tore it down; they smashed the altars and the idols, and killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, in front of the altars. Jehoiada put guards on duty at the Temple,
International Standard VersionThen all of the people of the land entered Baal's temple, tore it down, and broke his altars and his images to pieces, killing Mattan the priest of Baal right in front of the altars. Furthermore, Jehoiada the priest appointed officers to guard the LORD's Temple,
NET BibleAll the people of the land went and demolished the temple of Baal. They smashed its altars and idols to bits. They killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altar. Jehoiada the priest then placed guards at the LORD's temple.
New Heart English BibleAll the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and broke it down; his altars and his images broke they in pieces thoroughly, and killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. The priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and broke it down; his altars and his images they broke wholly in pieces, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the the house of the LORD. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces, and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD.
World English BibleAll the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and broke it down. They broke his altars and his images in pieces thoroughly, and killed Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. The priest appointed officers over Yahweh’s house. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd all the people of the land go to the house of Ba‘al, and break it down; they have thoroughly broken its altars and its images, and they have slain Mattan priest of Ba‘al before the altars; and the priest sets inspectors over the house of YHWH,
Young's Literal Translation And all the people of the land go in to the house of Baal, and break it down, its altars and its images they have thoroughly broken, and Mattan priest of Baal they have slain before the altars; and the priest setteth inspectors over the house of Jehovah,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd all the people of the land will go into the house of Baal, and lay it waste; his altars and his images they brake in pieces diligently, and Mattan, priest of Baal, they slew before the altars. And the priest will set overseers over the house of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd all the people of the land went into the temple of Baal, and broke down his altars, and his images they broke in pieces thoroughly: they slew also Mathan the priest of Baal before the altar. And the priest set guards in the house of the Lord.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd all the people of the land entered the temple of Baal, and they tore down his altars, and they thoroughly crushed the statues. Also, they killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, before the altar. And the priest placed guards in the house of the Lord.
New American BibleThereupon all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and demolished it. They shattered its altars and images completely, and slew Mattan, the priest of Baal, before the altars. Jehoiada the priest appointed a detachment for the house of the LORD,
New Revised Standard VersionThen all the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and tore it down; his altars and his images they broke in pieces, and they killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, before the altars. The priest posted guards over the house of the LORD. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd all the people of the land went into the house of Baal and demolished his altars and broke his images in pieces and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altar. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd all the people of the land entered the house of Baala and they toppled its altars and they broke down its images, and they killed Mathan the Priest of Baal before the altar and appointed the Priest Commanders over the house of LORD JEHOVAH. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And all the people of the land went to the house of Baal, and broke it down; his altars and his images broke they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and tore it down, and completely broke in pieces his altars and his images, and they slew Mathan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed overseers over the house of the Lord.
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Context Jehoiada Restores the Worship of the LORD17Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people that they would be the LORD’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people. 18So allthe peopleof the landwentto the templeof Baaland tore it down.They smashed the altarsand idolsto pieces,and they killedMattanthe priestof Baalin front ofthe altars.And Jehoiada the priestpostedguardsforthe houseof the LORD.19He took with him the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, the guards, and all the people of the land, and they brought the king down from the house of the LORD and entered the royal palace by way of the Gate of the Guards. Then Joash took his seat on the royal throne,…
Cross References 2 Chronicles 23:17So all the people went to the temple of Baal and tore it down. They smashed the altars and idols to pieces and killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.
Exodus 32:20Then he took the calf they had made, burned it in the fire, ground it to powder, and scattered the powder over the face of the water. Then he forced the Israelites to drink it.
Deuteronomy 12:3Tear down their altars, smash their sacred pillars, burn up their Asherah poles, cut down the idols of their gods, and wipe out their names from every place.
Judges 6:25-32On that very night the LORD said to Gideon, “Take your father’s young bull and a second bull seven years old, tear down your father’s altar to Baal, and cut down the Asherah pole beside it. / Then build a proper altar to the LORD your God on the top of this stronghold. And with the wood of the Asherah pole you cut down, take the second bull and offer it as a burnt offering.” / So Gideon took ten of his servants and did as the LORD had told him. But because he was too afraid of his father’s household and the men of the city, he did it by night rather than in the daytime. ...
1 Kings 18:40Then Elijah ordered them, “Seize the prophets of Baal! Do not let a single one escape.” So they seized them, and Elijah brought them down to the Kishon Valley and slaughtered them there.
1 Kings 19:1-2Now Ahab told Jezebel everything that Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. / So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “May the gods deal with me, and ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow I have not made your life like the lives of those you killed!”
2 Kings 10:18-28Then Jehu brought all the people together and said, “Ahab served Baal a little, but Jehu will serve him a lot. / Now, therefore, summon to me all the prophets of Baal, all his servants, and all his priests. See that no one is missing, for I have a great sacrifice for Baal. Whoever is missing will not live.” But Jehu was acting deceptively in order to destroy the servants of Baal. / And Jehu commanded, “Proclaim a solemn assembly for Baal.” So they announced it. ...
2 Kings 23:4-20Then 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. ...
Isaiah 44:9-20All makers of idols are nothing, and the things they treasure are worthless. Their witnesses fail to see or comprehend, so they are put to shame. / Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing? / Behold, all his companions will be put to shame, for the craftsmen themselves are only human. Let them all assemble and take their stand; they will all be brought to terror and shame. ...
Jeremiah 10:3-5For the customs of the peoples are worthless; they cut down a tree from the forest; it is shaped with a chisel by the hands of a craftsman. / They adorn it with silver and gold and fasten it with hammer and nails, so that it will not totter. / Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch, their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk. Do not fear them, for they can do no harm, and neither can they do any good.”
Jeremiah 19:13The houses of Jerusalem and the houses of the kings of Judah will be defiled like that place, Topheth—all the houses on whose rooftops they burned incense to all the host of heaven and poured out drink offerings to other gods.”
Ezekiel 6:4-6Your altars will be demolished and your incense altars will be smashed; and I will cast down your slain before your idols. / I will lay the corpses of the Israelites before their idols and scatter your bones around your altars. / Wherever you live, the cities will be laid waste and the high places will be demolished, so that your altars will be laid waste and desecrated, your idols smashed and obliterated, your incense altars cut down, and your works blotted out.
Hosea 10:2Their hearts are devious; now they must bear their guilt. The LORD will break down their altars and demolish their sacred pillars.
Matthew 21:12-13Then Jesus entered the temple courts and drove out all who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He declared to them, “It is written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer.’ But you are making it ‘a den of robbers.’”
Mark 11:15-17When they arrived in Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple courts and began to drive out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those selling doves. / And He would not allow anyone to carry merchandise through the temple courts. / Then Jesus began to teach them, and He declared, “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’? But you have made it ‘a den of robbers.’”
Treasury of Scripture And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and broke it down; his altars and his images broke they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD. went 2 Kings 9:25-28 Then saidJehu to Bidkar his captain, Take up,and cast him in the portion of the field of Naboth the Jezreelite: for remember how that, when I and thou rode together after Ahab his father, the LORD laid this burden upon him; … 2 Kings 10:26 And they brought forth the images out of the house of Baal, and burned them. 2 Kings 18:4 He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan. brake they 2 Kings 18:4 He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brasen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan. Exodus 32:20 And he took the calf which they had made, and burntit in the fire, and groundit to powder, and strawedit upon the water, and made the children of Israel drinkof it. Deuteronomy 12:3 And ye shall overthrow their altars, and break their pillars, and burn their groves with fire; and ye shall hew down the graven images of their gods, and destroy the names of them out of that place. slew Mattan Deuteronomy 13:5,9 And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turnyou away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee… 1 Kings 18:40 And Elijah said unto them, Take the prophets of Baal; let not one of them escape. And they took them: and Elijah brought them down to the brook Kishon, and slew them there. Zechariah 13:2,3 And it shall come to pass in that day, saith the LORD of hosts,that I will cut off the names of the idols out of the land, and they shall no more be remembered: and also I will cause the prophets and the unclean spirit to pass out of the land… appointed 2 Chronicles 23:18-20 Also Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the LORD by the hand of the priests the Levites, whom David had distributed in the house of the LORD, to offer the burnt offerings of the LORD, asit is written in the law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing,as it was ordained by David… officers [heb] offices Jump to Previous AltarsAppointedBaalBrakeBrokeHouseImagesKilledMattanOfficersPiecesPriestSlewThoroughlyToreWhollyJump to Next AltarsAppointedBaalBrakeBrokeHouseImagesKilledMattanOfficersPiecesPriestSlewThoroughlyToreWholly2 Kings 11 1.Jehoash, being saved by Jehosheba his aunt from Athaliah's massacre,3.is hidden six years in the house of God13.Jehoiada, giving order to the captains, in the seventh year anoints him king17.Jehoiada restores the worship of GodSo all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal and tore it down.This phrase indicates a collective action by the people, suggesting a widespread rejection of Baal worship, which had been introduced and promoted by previous rulers like Ahab and Jezebel. The temple of Baal was a center for idolatrous worship, and its destruction signifies a return to the worship of Yahweh. This act fulfills the commandment against idolatry found in Exodus 20:3-5 and reflects the covenant renewal seen in other parts of the Old Testament, such as in the reforms of King Josiah ( 2 Kings 23:4-20). They smashed the altars and idols to pieces,
The destruction of altars and idols is a physical manifestation of repentance and a turning away from false gods. This act is reminiscent of Gideon's destruction of the altar of Baal inJudges 6:25-27. It symbolizes the eradication of sin and the cleansing of the land from pagan influences, aligning with the Deuteronomic law that commands the destruction of pagan worship sites (Deuteronomy 12:3). and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.
Mattan, as a priest of Baal, represented the religious leadership that led Israel into idolatry. His execution is a decisive act of judgment against those who oppose the worship of the true God. This mirrors the actions of Elijah on Mount Carmel, where the prophets of Baal were also executed (1 Kings 18:40). It underscores the seriousness of leading God's people astray and the need for purging evil from the community. And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD.
Jehoiada's actions demonstrate his commitment to protecting the sanctity of the temple and ensuring the proper worship of Yahweh. By posting guards, he safeguards the newly restored worship practices and prevents any resurgence of idolatry. This act of vigilance is akin to the role of the Levites, who were charged with guarding the tabernacle (Numbers 1:53). Jehoiada's leadership is a type of Christ, who cleanses the temple and restores true worship (John 2:13-17). Persons / Places / Events 1. Jehoiada the PriestA key religious leader who played a significant role in the overthrow of Athaliah and the restoration of the Davidic line through Joash. He led the people in returning to the worship of Yahweh. 2. Mattan the Priest of BaalA priest serving the false god Baal, who was killed as part of the purging of Baal worship from Judah. 3. Temple of BaalA place of idol worship that was destroyed by the people as they returned to the worship of the LORD. 4. House of the LORDThe temple in Jerusalem, which Jehoiada protected by posting guards, signifying the restoration of true worship. 5. The People of the LandThe collective group of Israelites who participated in the destruction of Baal's temple, showing their commitment to returning to the worship of Yahweh. Teaching Points The Importance of Righteous LeadershipJehoiada's leadership was crucial in guiding the people back to God. Righteous leaders can inspire and direct people towards God's will. The Dangers of IdolatryThe destruction of Baal's temple serves as a reminder of the dangers of idolatry and the need to remove anything that takes the place of God in our lives. Community Action in Spiritual RenewalThe collective action of the people in tearing down the temple of Baal highlights the power of community in pursuing spiritual renewal and reform. Guarding True WorshipJehoiada's posting of guards at the house of the LORD symbolizes the need to protect and preserve true worship in our lives and communities. Repentance and RestorationThe actions taken in this passage illustrate the process of repentance and the restoration of a right relationship with God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of 2 Kings 11:18?
2.How does 2 Kings 11:18 demonstrate the importance of destroying false idols today?
3.What role did the people play in removing Baal worship in 2 Kings 11:18?
4.How can we apply the zeal for God shown in 2 Kings 11:18?
5.What scriptural connections exist between 2 Kings 11:18 and the First Commandment?
6.How does 2 Kings 11:18 encourage us to confront modern-day idolatry?
7.How does 2 Kings 11:18 reflect the struggle between true worship and idolatry?
8.What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 11:18?
9.How does the destruction of Baal's temple in 2 Kings 11:18 impact our understanding of idolatry?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 11?
11.How does 1 Kings 19 fit with other biblical accounts of Elijah and the broader historical context, considering potential timeline or narrative discrepancies? (1 Kings 19)
12.2 Kings 11:12: How credible is the sudden public coronation of Joash without Athaliah’s prior knowledge?
13.Are the religious reforms in 2 Chronicles 23:16-21 historically credible, or do they reflect an idealized narrative from a later period?
14.Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1-7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies?What Does 2 Kings 11:18 Mean All the people of the land went to the temple of Baal“So all the people of the land went to the temple of Baal…” (2 Kings 11:18) • A united populace—priests, Levites, commanders, and citizens alike (2 Chron 23:11, 16–17)—responded to Jehoiada’s public covenant with the LORD. • Their very movement toward Baal’s temple shows national repentance. God had long commanded, “You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:3; cf.Deuteronomy 13:12–18). • By acting together, the people signaled that idolatry would no longer be a private or tolerated sin (1 Kings 18:39–40).
They tore it down“…and tore it down.” (v. 18 b) • Obedience was immediate and literal: the building itself had to go (Deuteronomy 12:2). • Their zeal mirrored Jehu’s earlier destruction of Baal’s house in Samaria (2 Kings 10:27–28), fulfilling the LORD’s repeated call to remove pagan sites completely (Exodus 23:24; 34:13). • Tearing down a revered structure announced that the covenant with Baal was broken forever (Judges 6:25–32).
They smashed the altars and idols to pieces“They smashed the altars and idols to pieces…” (v. 18 c) • Altars, pillars, and images were pulverized so nothing could be reused (2 Kings 23:12–14;Deuteronomy 7:5). • Such thorough destruction protected future generations from drifting back into syncretism (Deuteronomy 12:3). • It demonstrated that Yahweh alone deserved worship, echoing Elijah’s challenge on Carmel (1 Kings 18:30, 37–39).
They killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars“…and they killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altars.” (v. 18 d) • The chief officiant of Baal was executed as Deuteronomy prescribes for false prophets and idolatrous leaders (Deuteronomy 13:5; 18:20). • Public execution “in front of the altars” visibly severed Baal worship from Judah, much like Elijah’s slaying of the prophets (1 Kings 18:40). • Removing the spiritual figurehead ensured the revival would not be undermined by lingering authority structures (2 Chron 23:17).
Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD“And Jehoiada the priest posted guards for the house of the LORD.” (v. 18 e) • Having cleansed the land of Baal, Jehoiada immediately secured the true temple, guarding both the king and the worship of God (2 Chron 23:18–19). • The Levites’ placement recalls earlier instructions for guarding sacred space (Numbers 3:38; 1 Chron 26:12–19). • Protection guaranteed that pure worship could flourish under young King Joash, setting the stage for temple repairs (2 Kings 12:4–5).
summary2 Kings 11:18 captures a decisive, God-honoring turnaround in Judah. The united people obeyed Scripture by demolishing Baal’s temple, destroying every idolatrous object, executing the pagan priest, and securing the LORD’s house. Their wholehearted action illustrates genuine repentance, covenant faithfulness, and the necessity of guarding true worship so that revival endures. (18) All the people of the land went into the house of Baal.--Immediately after the covenant had been renewed, of which the extirpation of the foreign Baal-worship was a consequence. In the fervour of their newly-awakened enthusiasm for Jehovah, the assembly may have hurried off at once to the work of demolition. It seems to be implied that the "house of Baal" stood on the Temple mount, in ostentatious rivalry with the sanctuary of Jehovah. (Comp, the introduction of idolatrous altars into the Temple itself by Manasseh, 2Kings 21:4-5; 2Kings 21:7; 2Kings 23:12.) This house of Baal had, perhaps, been built by Athaliah. (Comp. 1Kings 16:31-32.) His altars . . . his images.--Or,its (the Temple's)altars . . . its images. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the Lord.--The obviously close connection of this statement with what precedes, almost proves that the sanctuary of Baal had stood within the Temple precincts, probably in the outer court. After the destruction of it, Jehoiada appointed certain overseers--probably Levites of rank--to prevent any future desecration of the Temple by the practice of idolatrous rites (comp.Ezekiel 8:5-16), or by wanton attacks of the Baal-worshippers, who might be cowed, but were certainly not exterminated (comp.2Chronicles 24:7); and to see that the legitimatecultus was properly carried out. (The sentence tells us what was done some time afterwards, in consequence of the reformation; thus finishing the subject in hand at the expense of the strict order of time.) . . . Verse 18. - And all the people of the land - i.e. all those who had come up to Jerusalem from the various cities of Judah to help Jehoiada (see 2 Chronicles 23:2) - went into the house of Baal. According to Josephus, "the house of Baal" here mentioned was built by Jehoram and Athaliah in the reign of the former ('Ant. Jud.,' 9:7. § 4), But, if this was the case, it is rather strange that the writer of Chronicles, who enumerates so many of the evil acts of Jehoram ( 2 Chronicles 21:4, 6, 11), does not mention it. The present narrative shows that the temple was in, or very near, Jerusalem; but there is nothing to fix the site of it. And brake it down - Josephus says they "razed it to the ground" ( κατέσκαψαν) - his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly. It was common among the heathen to have several altars in one temple, and not uncommon to have several images even of the same god, especially if he was a god worshipped under different forms, as Baal was (whence the word "Baalim"). The Baalim of this temple are mentioned by the writer of Chronicles (see 2 Chronicles 24:7). And slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. The name "Mattan" recalls that of the last King of Judah, which was originally Mattaniah, equivalent to "gift of Jehovah" ( 2 Kings 24:17). Mattan would be simply "gift." We may presume that, though only called "priest," he was the high priest. And the priest - i.e. Jehoiada - appointed officers over the house of the Lord. The parallel passage of Chronicles ( 2 Chronicles 23:18, 19) explains this statement. We are there told that "Jehoiada appointed the offices of the house of the Lord by the hand of the priests the Levites... to offer the burnt offerings of the Lord, as it is written in the Law of Moses, with rejoicing and with singing, as it was ordained by David. And he set the porters at the gates of the house of the Lord, that none which was unclean in anything should enter in." During Athaliah's reign the temple service had ceased; breaches had been broken in the outer walls; and neither the priests nor the porters had served in their regular order; there had been no morning or evening sacrifice, and no antiphonal psalm-singing. Jehoiada re-established the regular courses and the worship.
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Hebrew So allכָל־(ḵāl)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everythe peopleעַם֩(‘am)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5971:A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flockof the landהָאָ֨רֶץ(hā·’ā·reṣ)Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, landwentוַיָּבֹ֣אוּ(way·yā·ḇō·’ū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, goto the templeבֵּית־(bêṯ-)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004:A houseof Baalהַבַּ֜עַל(hab·ba·‘al)Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1168:Baal -- a heathen godand tore it down.וַֽיִּתְּצֻ֗הוּ(way·yit·tə·ṣu·hū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5422:To pull down, break downThey smashed the altarsמִזְבְּחֹתָ֤יו(miz·bə·ḥō·ṯāw)Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4196:An altarand idolsצְלָמָיו֙(ṣə·lā·māw)Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 6754:A phantom, illusion, resemblance, a representative figure, an idolinto pieces,שִׁבְּר֣וּ(šib·bə·rū)Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 7665:To break, break in piecesand they killedהָרְג֖וּ(hā·rə·ḡū)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 2026:To smite with deadly intentMattanמַתָּן֙(mat·tān)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4977:Mattan -- a priest of Baal, also a man of Judahthe priestכֹּהֵ֣ן(kō·hên)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3548:Priestof Baalהַבַּ֔עַל(hab·ba·‘al)Article | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1168:Baal -- a heathen godin front ofלִפְנֵ֣י(lip̄·nê)Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct
Strong's 6440:The facethe altars.הַֽמִּזְבְּח֑וֹת(ham·miz·bə·ḥō·wṯ)Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 4196:An altarAnd Jehoiada the priestהַכֹּהֵ֛ן(hak·kō·hên)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3548:Priestpostedוַיָּ֧שֶׂם(way·yā·śem)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7760:Put -- to put, place, setguardsפְּקֻדּ֖וֹת(pə·qud·dō·wṯ)Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 6486:Oversight, mustering, visitation, storeforעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againstthe houseבֵּ֥ית(bêṯ)Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004:A houseof the LORD.יְהוָֽה׃(Yah·weh)Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068:LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel
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