2 Kings 11:20

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2 Kings 11:18–21 · Berean Standard Bible

18 So 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.

19 He 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,

20 and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword at the royal palace.

21 Joash was seven years old when he became king.

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2 Kings 11:14

And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, “Treason! Treason!”

2 Chronicles 23:21

and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword.

Proverbs 11:10

When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

Proverbs 29:2

When the righteous flourish, the people rejoice, but when the wicked rule, the people groan.