13 And Athaliah heareth the voice of the runners 'and' of the people, and she cometh in unto the people, to the house of Jehovah,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:13

Commentary on 2 Kings 11:13-16

(Read 2 Kings 11:13-16)

Athaliah hastened her own destruction. She herself was the greatest traitor, and yet was first and loudest in crying, Treason, treason! The most guilty are commonly the most forward to reproach others.