21 All the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was calm, because Athaliah had been slain with the sword.
21 And all the people of the land rejoiced: and the city was quiet, after that they had slain Athaliah with the sword.
21 So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was quiet after Athaliah had been put to death with the sword
21 Everybody celebrated the event. And the city was safe and undisturbed - Athaliah had been killed; no more Athaliah terror
21 So all the people of the land rejoiced; and the city was quiet, for they had slain Athaliah with the sword
21 So all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was peaceful because Athaliah had been killed.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:21
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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.