2 Kings 21:24 But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.

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New International Version
Then the people of the land killed all who had plotted against King Amon, and they made Josiah his son king in his place.

New Living Translation
But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah the next king.

English Standard Version
But the people of the land struck down all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.

Berean Standard Bible
But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.

King James Bible
And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

New King James Version
But the people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon. Then the people of the land made his son Josiah king in his place.

New American Standard Bible
Then the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made his son Josiah king in his place.

NASB 1995
Then the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.

NASB 1977
Then the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the people of the land struck down all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.

Amplified Bible
Then the people of the land [of Judah] killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made his son Josiah king in his place.

Christian Standard Bible
The common people killed all who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the common people executed all those who had conspired against King Amon and made his son Josiah king in his place.

American Standard Version
But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

English Revised Version
But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then the people of the land killed everyone who had plotted against King Amon. They made his son Josiah king in his place.

Good News Translation
The people of Judah killed Amon's assassins and made his son Josiah king.

International Standard Version
But afterward, the people of the land executed everyone who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land installed his son Josiah to be king in his place.

Majority Standard Bible
But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.

NET Bible
The people of the land executed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.

New Heart English Bible
But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

World English Bible
But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and the people of the land strike all those conspiring against King Amon, and the people of the land cause his son Josiah to reign in his stead.

Young's Literal Translation
and the people of the land smite all those conspiring against king Amon, and the people of the land cause Josiah his son to reign in his stead.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the people of the land will strike all those conspiring against king Amon; and the people of the land will make Josiah his son king in his stead.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amen: and made Josias his son their king in his stead.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But the people of the land slew all those who had conspired against king Amon. And they appointed for themselves Josiah, his son, as king in his place.

New American Bible
but the people of the land then slew all who had plotted against King Amon, and the people of the land made his son Josiah king in his stead.

New Revised Standard Version
But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and the people of the land made his son Josiah king in place of him.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the people of the land slew all those that had conspired against King Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the people of the land killed all who rebelled against King Amon, and the people of the land made Yoshiah his son king after him.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the people of the land slew all that had conspired against king Amos; and the people of the land made Josias king in his room.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Amon Reigns in Judah
…23Then the servants of Amon conspired against him and killed the king in his palace. 24But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place. 25As for the rest of the acts of Amon, along with his accomplishments, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?…

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 33:25
But the people of the land killed all those who had conspired against King Amon, and they made his son Josiah king in his place.

2 Kings 23:30
From Megiddo his servants carried his body in a chariot, brought him to Jerusalem, and buried him in his own tomb. Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah, anointed him, and made him king in place of his father.

2 Kings 14:21
Then all the people of Judah took Azariah, who was sixteen years old, and made him king in place of his father Amaziah.

2 Kings 12:20-21
And the servants of Joash rose up and formed a conspiracy and killed him at Beth-millo, on the road down to Silla. / His servants Jozabad son of Shimeath and Jehozabad son of Shomer struck him down, and he died. And they buried him with his fathers in the City of David, and his son Amaziah reigned in his place.

2 Kings 14:19-20
And conspirators plotted against Amaziah in Jerusalem, and he fled to Lachish. But men were sent after him to Lachish, and they killed him there. / They carried him back on horses and buried him in Jerusalem with his fathers in the City of David.

2 Kings 11:20
and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword at the royal palace.

2 Kings 23:34
Then Pharaoh Neco made Eliakim son of Josiah king in place of his father Josiah, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt, where he died.

2 Kings 22:1
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years. His mother’s name was Jedidah daughter of Adaiah; she was from Bozkath.

2 Kings 23:36
Jehoiakim was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eleven years. His mother’s name was Zebidah daughter of Pedaiah; she was from Rumah.

2 Kings 23:31
Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Hamutal daughter of Jeremiah; she was from Libnah.

2 Chronicles 36:1
Then the people of the land took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.

2 Chronicles 36:4
Then Neco king of Egypt made Eliakim brother of Jehoahaz king over Judah and Jerusalem, and he changed Eliakim’s name to Jehoiakim. But Neco took Eliakim’s brother Jehoahaz and carried him off to Egypt.

2 Chronicles 34:1
Josiah was eight years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem thirty-one years.

Matthew 1:10
Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah,

Matthew 1:9
Uzziah was the father of Jotham, Jotham the father of Ahaz, and Ahaz the father of Hezekiah.

Treasury of Scripture

And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.

the people of the land slew.

2 Kings 14:5
And it came to pass, as soon as the kingdom was confirmed in his hand, that he slew his servants which had slain the king his father.

made Josiah.

2 Kings 11:17
And Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they should be the LORD'S people; between the king also and the people.

2 Kings 14:21
And all the people of Judah took Azariah, which was sixteen years old, and made him king instead of his father Amaziah.

1 Samuel 11:15
And all the people went to Gilgal; and there they made Saul king before the LORD in Gilgal; and there they sacrificed sacrifices of peace offerings before the LORD; and there Saul and all the men of Israel rejoiced greatly.

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2 Kings 21

1. Manasseh's reign.
3. His great idolatry.
10. His wickedness causes prophecies against Judah.
17. Amon succeeds him.
19. Amon's wicked reign.
23. He being slain by his servants, and those murderers slain by the people,
26. Josiah is made king.

Berean Study Bible

But the people of the land
This phrase refers to the common populace or the general citizenry of Judah. In the Hebrew context, "the people of the land" (Hebrew: עַם הָאָרֶץ, 'am ha'aretz) often denotes those who were not part of the ruling elite but held significant influence, especially in times of political instability. Historically, this group could sway the direction of the nation, as seen here where they take decisive action against conspirators. Their involvement underscores the communal responsibility and the power of collective action in maintaining or restoring order.

struck down
The Hebrew verb used here is נָכָה (nakah), which means to smite, strike, or kill. This action indicates a decisive and violent response to the conspiracy against King Amon. It reflects the seriousness with which the people viewed the betrayal and their commitment to justice. In a broader biblical context, such actions, though violent, were sometimes seen as necessary to uphold divine order and justice, especially when the king was considered God's anointed.

all who had conspired
The term "conspired" (Hebrew: קָשַׁר, qashar) implies a secretive and treacherous plot against the king. Conspiracy in the biblical narrative often involves betrayal and a breach of covenant loyalty, which was a grave sin in the eyes of the people and God. The complete eradication of the conspirators by the people suggests a desire to cleanse the nation of treachery and restore rightful leadership.

against King Amon
King Amon was the son of Manasseh and reigned in Judah. His reign was marked by idolatry and evil practices, as noted earlier in 2 Kings 21. Despite his shortcomings, the violent end to his reign through conspiracy was not condoned by the people, indicating a respect for the Davidic line and the office of the king, even if the individual king was flawed.

and they made his son Josiah king
Josiah, Amon's son, was chosen by the people to succeed his father. This decision highlights the people's hope for reform and renewal, as Josiah would later become one of Judah's most righteous kings, known for his religious reforms and return to the worship of Yahweh. The people's choice reflects a desire for a return to covenant faithfulness and divine favor.

in his place
This phrase signifies the continuation of the Davidic line, which was crucial for the fulfillment of God's promises to David. The transition of power, despite the turmoil, underscores God's sovereignty and the unfolding of His divine plan through the lineage of David. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness to His covenant, even amidst human failure and rebellion.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(24)The people of the land.--Thenius thinks these are the militia, as in 2Kings 11:14; but in neither case does his opinion appear likely.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 24. - And the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against King Amon. We certainly, therefore, cannot attribute Amon's murder to a popular reaction against his idolatries. Everything unites to prove that the foreign worships were in favor with the people at this period, and that the kings who patronized them were more generally popular than those who pursued the opposite course. And the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead. The prestige of the house of David was still strong. The conspirators may have intended a change of dynasty; but the mass of the people could not contemplate with equanimity the occupation of the throne by a stranger - one not of David's house. They there, in a tumultuary manner, having punished the conspirators with death, sought out the true heir, and, having found him, though he was a boy of but eight years of age, placed him upon his father's throne (comp. 2 Chronicles 33:25).

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

But the people
עַם־ (‘am-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

of the land
הָאָ֔רֶץ (hā·’ā·reṣ)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

killed
וַיַּךְ֙ (way·yaḵ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 5221: To strike

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

who had conspired
הַקֹּשְׁרִ֖ים (haq·qō·šə·rîm)
Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural
Strong's 7194: To tie, gird, confine, compact, in love, league

against
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

King
הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

Amon,
אָמ֑וֹן (’ā·mō·wn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 526: Amon -- 'masterworkman', three Israelites

and they made his son
בְנ֖וֹ (ḇə·nōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1121: A son

Josiah
יֹאשִׁיָּ֥הוּ (yō·šî·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 2977: Josiah -- 'Yah supports', two Israelites

king
וַיַּמְלִ֧יכוּ (way·yam·lî·ḵū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel

in his place.
תַּחְתָּֽיו׃ (taḥ·tāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8478: The bottom, below, in lieu of

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