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and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />But the people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon. Then the people of the land made his son Josiah king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made his son Josiah king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Then the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Then the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Then the people of the land struck down all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Then the people of the land [of Judah] killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made his son Josiah king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />The common people killed all who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Then the common people executed all those who had conspired against King Amon and made his son Josiah king in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Then the people of the land killed everyone who had plotted against King Amon. They made his son Josiah king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The people of Judah killed Amon's assassins and made his son Josiah king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />But afterward, the people of the land executed everyone who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land installed his son Josiah to be king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />The people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and the people of the land strike all those conspiring against King Amon, and the people of the land cause his son Josiah to reign in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and the people of the land smite all those conspiring against king Amon, and the people of the land cause Josiah his son to reign in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And the people of the land will strike all those conspiring against king Amon; and the people of the land will make Josiah his son king in his stead.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amen: and made Josias his son their king in his stead. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />But the people of the land slew all those who had conspired against king Amon. And they appointed for themselves Josiah, his son, as king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />but the people of the land then slew all who had plotted against King Amon, and the people of the land made his son Josiah king in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made his son Josiah king in place of him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And the people of the land slew all those that had conspired against King Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And the people of the land killed all who rebelled against King Amon, and the people of the land made Yoshiah his son king after him.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And the people of the land slew all that had conspired against king Amos; and the people of the land made Josias king in his room.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/21-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=7561" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/21.htm">Amon Reigns in Judah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">23</span>Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his palace. <span class="reftext">24</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am- (N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">But the people</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">of the land</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’êṯ (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: way·yaḵ (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">killed</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: kāl- (N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">all those</a> <a href="/hebrew/7194.htm" title="7194: haq·qō·šə·rîm (Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To bind, league together, conspire. A primitive root: to tie, physically or mentally.">who had conspired</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/526.htm" title="526: ’ā·mō·wn (N-proper-ms) -- Masterworkman, three Isr. The same as 'amown; Amon, the name of three Israelites.">Amon,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ḇə·nōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">and they made his son</a> <a href="/hebrew/2977.htm" title="2977: yō·šî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Yah supports, two Isr. Or; from the same root as 'ashuwyah and Yahh; founded of Jah; Joshijah, the name of two Israelites.">Josiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: way·yam·lî·ḵū (Conj-w:: V-Hifil-ConsecImperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am- (N-msc) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth."></a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/8478.htm" title="8478: taḥ·tāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Underneath, below, instead of. From the same as Towach; the bottom; only adverbially, below, in lieu of, etc.">in his place.</a> </span><span class="reftext">25</span>As for the rest of the acts of Amon, along with his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/33-25.htm">2 Chronicles 33:25</a></span><br />But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-30.htm">2 Kings 23:30</a></span><br />From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-21.htm">2 Kings 14:21</a></span><br />Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/12-20.htm">2 Kings 12:20-21</a></span><br />And the servants of Joash rose up and formed a conspiracy and killed him at Beth-millo, on the road down to Silla. / His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/14-19.htm">2 Kings 14:19-20</a></span><br />And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. / They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/11-20.htm">2 Kings 11:20</a></span><br />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.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-34.htm">2 Kings 23:34</a></span><br />Then Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim son of Josiah king in place of his father Josiah, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt, where he died.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/22-1.htm">2 Kings 22:1</a></span><br />Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-36.htm">2 Kings 23:36</a></span><br />Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/23-31.htm">2 Kings 23:31</a></span><br />Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-1.htm">2 Chronicles 36:1</a></span><br />Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/36-4.htm">2 Chronicles 36:4</a></span><br />Then Neco king of Egypt made Eliakim brother of Jehoahaz king over Judah and Jerusalem, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Eliakim’s brother Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/34-1.htm">2 Chronicles 34:1</a></span><br />Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-10.htm">Matthew 1:10</a></span><br />Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-9.htm">Matthew 1:9</a></span><br />Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.</p><p class="hdg">the people of the land slew.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/14-5.htm">2 Kings 14:5</a></b></br> And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father.</p><p class="hdg">made Josiah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/11-17.htm">2 Kings 11:17</a></b></br> And Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they should be the LORD'S people; between the king also and the people.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_kings/14-21.htm">2 Kings 14:21</a></b></br> And all the people of Judah took Azariah, which <i>was</i> sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/11-15.htm">1 Samuel 11:15</a></b></br> And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/21-23.htm">Amon</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-12.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-23.htm">Conspired</a> <a href="/mark/3-6.htm">Conspiring</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-23.htm">Design</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-2.htm">Josiah</a> <a href="/matthew/1-11.htm">Josi'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-23.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-4.htm">Part</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-9.htm">Plotted</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-19.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-23.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_kings/19-37.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-18.htm">Stead</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/21-25.htm">Amon</a> <a href="/2_kings/22-20.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-21.htm">Conspired</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-26.htm">Conspiring</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-11.htm">Design</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-26.htm">Josiah</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-26.htm">Josi'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-20.htm">Killed</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-11.htm">Part</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-21.htm">Plotted</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-25.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_kings/23-20.htm">Slew</a> <a href="/2_kings/25-21.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-26.htm">Stead</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-1.htm">Manasseh's reign.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-3.htm">His great idolatry.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-10.htm">His wickedness causes prophecies against Judah.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-17.htm">Amon succeeds him.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">19. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-19.htm">Amon's wicked reign.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-23.htm">He being slain by his servants, and those murderers slain by the people, </a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/21-26.htm">Josiah is made king.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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Historically, the "people of the land" often played a significant role in political events, as seen in other instances such as the crowning of Joash (<a href="/2_kings/11-14.htm">2 Kings 11:14</a>). Their involvement indicates a collective action or consensus among the populace, reflecting their dissatisfaction with the conspirators' actions.<p><b>killed all those who had conspired against King Amon</b><br>King Amon was assassinated by his own servants, as detailed earlier in <a href="/2_kings/21-23.htm">2 Kings 21:23</a>. The killing of the conspirators by the people suggests a rejection of the coup and a desire to restore order and legitimacy to the throne. This act of retribution aligns with the biblical principle of justice, as seen in <a href="/genesis/9-6.htm">Genesis 9:6</a>, where the shedding of blood requires accountability. It also reflects the cultural and legal norms of the time, where blood vengeance was a common practice.<p><b>and they made his son Josiah king in his place</b><br>Josiah, Amon's son, was made king by the people, indicating their support for the Davidic line and the continuation of the legitimate royal lineage. Josiah's ascension to the throne is significant in biblical history, as he later becomes one of Judah's most righteous kings, known for his reforms and dedication to the worship of Yahweh (2 Kings 22-23). This event fulfills the promise of a Davidic dynasty, as seen in <a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a>, and foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, who is often referred to as the Son of David in the New Testament (<a href="/matthew/1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_the_land.htm">The People of the Land</a></b><br>This term refers to the common people or inhabitants of Judah who took action against the conspirators. Their role was crucial in restoring order and ensuring the continuation of the Davidic line.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/conspirators_against_king_amon.htm">Conspirators Against King Amon</a></b><br>These were individuals who plotted and executed the assassination of King Amon. Their actions led to a brief period of instability in the kingdom.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_amon.htm">King Amon</a></b><br>Amon was the king of Judah, known for his evil practices and idolatry, following in the footsteps of his father, Manasseh. His reign was short-lived due to his assassination.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/josiah.htm">Josiah</a></b><br>The son of Amon, who was made king by the people after the conspirators were dealt with. Josiah is known for his significant religious reforms and efforts to return Judah to the worship of Yahweh.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, where these events took place. It was the center of the Davidic dynasty and the location of Jerusalem, the spiritual heart of the Jewish people.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_people_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of the People in God's Plan</a></b><br>The people of the land played a pivotal role in God's plan by removing the conspirators and establishing Josiah as king. This highlights the importance of collective action in upholding righteousness and justice.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_idolatry.htm">The Consequences of Idolatry</a></b><br>Amon's reign serves as a warning about the dangers of idolatry and turning away from God. His assassination and the subsequent instability reflect the chaos that ensues when leaders forsake God's commandments.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_leadership.htm">The Importance of Godly Leadership</a></b><br>Josiah's ascension to the throne marks a turning point for Judah. His commitment to reform and adherence to God's law demonstrates the impact of godly leadership on a nation.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_providence_in_leadership_transitions.htm">Divine Providence in Leadership Transitions</a></b><br>Despite the turmoil, God's providence is evident in the transition from Amon to Josiah. This reminds believers that God is sovereign over leadership changes and works through them to fulfill His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_king_amon_of_judah.htm">Who was King Amon of Judah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_align_jehoram's_reign_timeline.htm">How do we reconcile the timeline of Jehoram's reign in 2 Chronicles 21 with other biblical records regarding the succession of Judah's kings?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_does_2_kings_23_25_exalt_josiah_over_david.htm">Why does 2 Kings 23:25 suggest Josiah surpassed even David in devotion, seemingly contradicting other texts that exalt David's faithfulness?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_did_elijah_send_a_letter_post-ascension.htm">How could Elijah send a letter to Jehoram (2 Chronicles 21:12) if Elijah had already been taken up into heaven according to 2 Kings 2:11?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24)<span class= "bld">The people of the land.</span>--Thenius thinks these are the militia, as in <a href="/2_kings/11-14.htm" title="And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner was, and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.">2Kings 11:14</a>; but in neither case does his opinion appear likely.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 24.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against King Amon.</span> We certainly, therefore, cannot attribute Amon's murder to a popular reaction against his idolatries. Everything unites to prove that the foreign worships were in favor with the people at this period, and that the kings who patronized them were more generally popular than those who pursued the opposite course. <span class="cmt_word">And the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.</span> The prestige of the house of David was still strong. The conspirators may have intended a change of dynasty; but the mass of the people could not contemplate with equanimity the occupation of the throne by a stranger - one not of David's house. They there, in a tumultuary manner, having punished the conspirators with death, sought out the true heir, and, having found him, though he was a boy of but eight years of age, placed him upon his father's throne (comp. <a href="/2_chronicles/33-25.htm">2 Chronicles 33:25</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/21-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">But the people</span><br /><span class="heb">עַם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘am-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the land</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָ֔רֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·reṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">killed</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּךְ֙</span> <span class="translit">(way·yaḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">all</span><br /><span class="heb">כָּל־</span> <span class="translit">(kāl-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">who had conspired</span><br /><span class="heb">הַקֹּשְׁרִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(haq·qō·šə·rîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7194.htm">Strong's 7194: </a> </span><span class="str2">To tie, gird, confine, compact, in love, league</span><br /><br /><span class="word">against</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">King</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Amon,</span><br /><span class="heb">אָמ֑וֹן</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·mō·wn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_526.htm">Strong's 526: </a> </span><span class="str2">Amon -- 'masterworkman', three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and they made his son</span><br /><span class="heb">בְנ֖וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·nōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> </span><span class="str2">A son</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Josiah</span><br /><span class="heb">יֹאשִׁיָּ֥הוּ</span> <span class="translit">(yō·šî·yā·hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2977.htm">Strong's 2977: </a> </span><span class="str2">Josiah -- 'Yah supports', two Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">king</span><br /><span class="heb">וַיַּמְלִ֧יכוּ</span> <span class="translit">(way·yam·lî·ḵū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in his place.</span><br /><span class="heb">תַּחְתָּֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(taḥ·tāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8478.htm">Strong's 8478: </a> </span><span class="str2">The bottom, below, in lieu of</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/21-24.htm">2 Kings 21:24 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/21-24.htm">2 Kings 21:24 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/21-24.htm">2 Kings 21:24 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/21-24.htm">2 Kings 21:24 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/21-24.htm">2 Kings 21:24 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/21-24.htm">2 Kings 21:24 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/21-24.htm">2 Kings 21:24 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/21-24.htm">2 Kings 21:24 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/21-24.htm">2 Kings 21:24 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/21-24.htm">2 Kings 21:24 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/21-24.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 21:24 But the people of the land killed (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/21-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 21:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 21:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/21-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 21:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 21:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>