John Gill's Bible Commentary Ver. 6. And a third part shall be at the gate of Sur , etc.] Generally thought by the Jews to be the eastern gate, so called, as they say, because such as were defiled were bid to depart, or go back, as this word signifies, and not enter the temple; it is called “the gate of the foundation”, ( 2 Chronicles 23:5) because, according to Ben Gersom, here the foundation of the sanctuary was first laid; it is said to have five other names besides these: and a third part at the gate behind the guard ; the temple guard, which had a captain of them, ( Acts 4:1) this gate is supposed to be the same with “sippim”, or the threshold gate, ( 2 Chronicles 23:4 *marg.) and to be the southern one: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down ; guard the temple, that none break or rush into it, of Athaliah’s party.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 1-12 - Athaliah destroyed all she knew to be akin to the crown. Jehoash, on of the king's sons, was hid. Now was the promise made to David bound u in one life only, and yet it did not fail. Thus to the Son of David the Lord, according to his promise, will secure a spiritual seed hidden sometimes, and unseen, but hidden in God's pavilion, and unhurt Six years Athaliah tyrannized. Then the king was brought forward. child indeed, but he had a good guardian, and, what was better, a goo God to go to With such joy and satisfaction must the kingdom of Chris be welcomed into our hearts, when his throne is set up there, and Sata the usurper is cast out. Say, Let the King, even Jesus, live, for eve live and reign in my soul, and in all the world.
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