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2 Kings 11:15

Jehoiada

13 When Athaliah heard the noise from the guards and the people, she went out to the people in the house of the LORD.

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!”

And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “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.”

16 So they seized Athaliah as she reached the horses’ entrance to the palace grounds, and there she was put to death.

17 Then 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.

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BSB
And Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders of hundreds in charge of the army, “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.”
KJV
But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds, the officers of the host, and said unto them, Have her forth without the ranges: and him that followeth her kill with the sword. For the priest had said, Let her not be slain in the house of the LORD.
WEB
Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of hundreds who were set over the army, and said to them, “Bring her out between the ranks. Kill anyone who follows her with the sword.” For the priest said, “Don’t let her be slain in the LORD’s house.”
ASV
And Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of hundreds that were set over the host, and said unto them, Have her forth between the ranks; and him that followeth her slay with the sword. For the priest said, Let her not be slain in the house of Jehovah.
DARBY
And Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds that were set over the host, and said to them, Lead her forth without the ranks; and whosoever follows her, slay with the sword; for the priest said, Let her not be put to death in the house of Jehovah.
BLB
And Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds, inspectors of the army, and said to them, “Take her outside to the house between the ranks, and the one who comes after her put to death with the sword.” For the priest had said, “Do not let her be killed in the house of YHWH.”
ÅB
Men presten Jojada befalte høvedsmennene, dem som var satt over hæren, og sa til dem: Før henne ut mellom rekkene, og om noen følger henne, så drep ham med sverd! For presten hadde sagt: Hun må ikke drepes i Herrens hus!
OTB
Da befalte Jojada presten høvedsmennene over hundre som var satt over hæren og sa til dem, «Før henne ut mellom rekkene, og den som følger henne skal drepes med sverdet.» For presten hadde sagt: «Hun skal ikke drepes i Herrens hus.»
B1930
Men presten Jojada bød høvedsmennene, dem som var satt over hæren, og sa til dem: Før henne ut mellem rekkene, og om nogen følger henne, så drep ham med sverd! For presten hadde sagt: Hun må ikke drepes i Herrens hus!

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  • Ezekiel 21:14

    ‘So then, son of man, prophesy and strike your hands together. Let the sword strike two times, even three. It is a sword that slays, a sword of great slaughter closing in on every side!

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  • 2 Chronicles 23:14

    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.”

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  • 2 Kings 11:4

    Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards, and had them brought into the house of the LORD. There he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king’s son

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  • 2 Chronicles 23:9

    Then Jehoiada the priest gave to the commanders of hundreds the spears and the large and small shields of King David that were in the house of God.

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  • 2 Kings 11:9–10

    So the commanders of hundreds did everything that Jehoiada the priest had ordered. Each of them took his men—those coming on duty on the Sabbath and those going off duty—and came to Jehoiada the priest.

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  • Ezekiel 9:7

    Then He told them, “Defile the temple and fill the courts with the slain. Go forth!” So they went out and began killing throughout the city.

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