9 The priest Jehoiada delivered to the captains the spears and the large and small shields that had been King David's, which were in the house of God;

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 23:9

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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.