23 Amon's officials conspired against him and assassinated the king in his palace.

Other Translations of 2 Kings 21:23

King James Version

23 And the servants of Amon conspired against him, and slew the king in his own house.

English Standard Version

23 And the servants of Amon conspired against him and put the king to death in his house.

The Message

23 Amon's servants revolted and assassinated him, killing the king right in his own palace.

New King James Version

23 Then the servants of Amon conspired against him, and killed the king in his own house.

New Living Translation

23 Then Amon's own officials conspired against him and assassinated him in his palace.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:23

Commentary on 2 Kings 21:19-26

(Read 2 Kings 21:19-26)

Amon profaned God's house with his idols; and God suffered his house to be polluted with his blood. How unrighteous soever they were that did it, God was righteous who suffered it to be done. Now was a happy change from one of the worst, to one of the best of the kings of Judah. Once more Judah was tried with a reformation. Whether the Lord bears long with presumptuous offenders, or speedily cuts them off in their sins, all must perish who persist in refusing to walk in his ways.