16 So they made way for her; and she went by the way of the horses' entry to the king's house: and there was she slain.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 11:16

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.