Then they brought out the king’s son, and put upon him the crown, and gave him the testimony, and made him king. And Jehoiada and his sons anointed him, and said, God save the king.
Then they brought out the king's son and placed the crown on his head, gave him the copy of God's law, and made him king. Jehoiada the priest and his sons anointed him with oil and shouted, 'Long live the king!'
This verse describes the moment when young Prince Joash was officially crowned king of Judah after being rescued from his murderous grandmother.
📚 Historical Context
This coronation took place around 835 BC when seven-year-old Joash was made king of Judah. His grandmother Athaliah had murdered most of the royal family to seize power, but Joash had been hidden in the temple for six years by the priest Jehoiada. The 'testimony' refers to a copy of God's law that kings were required to keep and follow according to Deuteronomy 17:18-20.
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