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Athaliah is executed
Athaliah came into the temple while Joash was being crowned. Jehoiada had her put to death at the royal palace.
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2 Ki 11:13–16

When Athaliah heard the sound of the runners of the people, she came to the people at the temple of Yahweh. She looked, and there was the king standing by the pillar according to the custom. The commanders and the trumpeters were by the king, and all of the people of the land were rejoicing …

2 Ch 23:12–15

When Athaliah heard the sound of the people running and praising the king, she came to the people at the house of Yahweh. And she looked and, behold, the king was standing by his column at the entrance, and the commanders and trumpeters beside the king, along with all the people of the land, …

See also
Participants
Athaliah (mother of Ahaziah)
Jehoiada (chief priest)
Setting
Jerusalem
Important Things
Clothing
Column
Gate, gateway
Musical instruments
Palace
Solomon’s Temple
Sword of Athaliah’s Death
Trumpet