And Jehoiada made a covenant between him, and between all the people, and between the king, that they should be the LORD’s people.
And Jehoiada made an agreement between himself, all the people, and the king, that they would be the LORD's people.
The priest Jehoiada led the nation in making a formal promise to God that they would belong to Him and follow Him.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 2 Chronicles, Jehoiada the priest played a pivotal role during a time of crisis in Judah, where the wicked queen Athaliah had seized the throne and attempted to eliminate the royal line. He protected the young king Joash, who was the rightful heir, and organized the Levites and people to overthrow Athaliah and crown Joash. This covenant Jehoiada made was a formal recommitment to God, symbolizing a return to faithful worship after years of idolatry and corruption.
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