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2 Kings 11:15

King James Version (KJV)

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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.

2 Kings 11:15 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 11:15

Theological / Devotional

Without the ranges. Or, “between the ranks,” that is, “under armed escort.” The queen was probably to be conducted outside of the Temple precincts to meet her death, with a row of soldiers on each side of her.

By SdaBc