2 Chronicles 24:7

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 2 Chronicles 24:7 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of Jehovah did they bestow upon the Baalim.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of Jehovah did they bestow upon the Baalim.
2 Chronicles 24:7 — American Standard Version

Context — 2 Chronicles 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
7For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, had broken up the house of God; and also all the dedicated things of the house of Jehovah did they bestow upon the Baalim.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For the sons of Athaliah, that wicked woman, etc.] Not Ahaziah and his brethren, in the lifetime of Jehoram, but sons of Athaliah by another man, as Kimchi suggests: had broken up the house of God; not that they had made ruptures in it, or broke down the walls of it, but had defaced it by taking off the gold and silver upon it: and also all the dedicated things of the house of the Lord did they bestow upon Baalim; not strictly all, but a great many of them, as this word in many instances is used, as Kimchi observes, and with them furnished, beautified, and adorned the temple of Baal.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The sons - Ahaziah, and his brethren before they were carried away captive, Ch2 21:17, who did this by her instigation, as this phrase implies. Broke up - Both broke up the treasuries, and defaced the house itself. 2 Chronicles 24:14”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the sons of Athaliah: As Jehoram's sons, Ahaziah excepted, whether by Athaliah or any other, were all slain before his death ( Ch2 22:1), this spoilation of the temple must have taken place in his life-time. Ch2 21:17 that wicked: Ch2 28:22-24; Est 7:6; Pro 10:7; Th2 2:8; Rev 2:20 the dedicated: Kg2 12:4 did they bestow: Deu 32:15-17; Eze 16:17-21; Dan 5:2-4, Dan 5:23; Hos 2:8, Hos 2:9, Hos 2:13 2 Chronicles 24:8”
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