Verse 20

All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was calm, because Athaliah had been put to death with the sword at the king's palace.

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Referenced Verses

  • Prov 11:10 : 10 When the righteous prosper, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there is joyful shouting.
  • Prov 29:2 : 2 When the righteous increase, the people rejoice, but when a wicked ruler governs, the people groan.
  • 2 Kgs 11:14 : 14 She saw the king standing by the pillar as was the custom. The commanders and the trumpeters were with the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Athaliah tore her clothes and shouted, 'Treason! Treason!'
  • 2 Chr 23:21 : 21 All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet, for they had put Athaliah to death by the sword.