And Jehoiada the priest sent out the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, saying, "Bring her out between the ranks, and put to the sword anyone who follows her." For the priest had said, "She must not be put to death in the house of the LORD." Cross References 2 Chronicles 23:13 And she looked out and saw the king standing by his pillar at the entrance. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets, while the singers with musical instruments were leading the praises. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, "Treason, treason!" 2 Chronicles 23:15 So they seized Athaliah as she reached the entrance of the Horse Gate to the palace grounds, and there they put her to death. Treasury of Scripture Then Jehoiada the priest brought out the captains of hundreds that were set over the host, and said to them, Have her forth of the ranges: and whoever follows her, let him be slain with the sword. For the priest said, Slay her not in the house of the LORD. Exodus 21:14 whoso followeth her. 2 Kings 10:25 2 Kings 11:8,15 Slay her not Ezekiel 9:7 |