And he brought forth the king’s son, and put the crown upon him, and gave him the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.
Then he brought out the king's son, placed the crown on his head, and gave him the covenant scroll. They made him king and anointed him with oil. Everyone clapped their hands and shouted, 'Long live the king!'
This verse describes the moment when young Prince Joash was officially crowned as the rightful king of Judah, with all the traditional ceremonies and celebration.
📚 Historical Context
This coronation took place after the evil Queen Athaliah had murdered most of the royal family and ruled Judah for six years. The priest Jehoiada had secretly protected baby Joash and raised him in the temple. When Joash turned seven, Jehoiada organized a coup to restore the rightful heir to David's throne and overthrow Athaliah's tyrannical rule.
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