2 Chronicles 23
“And he brought out the king's son and put the crown on him and gave him the testimony. And they proclaimed him king and anointed him, and they clapped their hands and said, "Long live the king!"”
2 Chronicles 23:11
Summary
In 2 Chronicles 23, the plot to overthrow Queen Athaliah is set into motion by Jehoiada, the high priest. Athaliah, who had usurped the throne after the death of her son Ahaziah, had been ruling with fear and tyranny. Jehoiada takes a courageous stand to protect Joash, the rightful heir from the line of David, and gathers the Levites and other leaders to form a conspiracy against the queen. The chapter highlights the formation of a loyal coalition dedicated to restoring true worship in Israel and reinstating the Davidic line, emphasizing the themes of divine providence and redemptive history.