2 They went throughout Judah and gathered the Levites from all the cities of Judah , and the heads of the fathers' households of Israel , and they came to Jerusalem .

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:2

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Joash crowned, and Athaliah slain.

To look upon ourselves and each other as the Lord's people, should make us earnest in the discharge of our duty both to God and man. Thus was this happy revolution brought about, and the people rejoiced. When the Son of David is enthroned in the soul, all is quiet, and joyful. See 2 Kings 11.