18 Moreover, Jehoiada placed the offices of the house of the Lord under the authority of the Levitical priests , whom David had assigned over the house of the Lord , to offer the burnt offerings of the Lord , as it is written in the law of Moses - with rejoicing and singing according to the order of David .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:18
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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.