2Ki 11:18 | NET2full | STEP | All the people of the land went and demolished the temple of Baal . They smashed its altars and idols to bits . They killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altar . Jehoiada the priest then placed guards at the Lord ’s temple .

‏ 2 Kings 11:18

18 All the people of the land went and demolished ^{▼▼tn Or “tore down.”} the temple of Baal. They smashed its altars and idols ^{▼▼tn Or “images.”} to bits. ^{▼▼tn The Hebrew construction translated “smashed…to bits” is emphatic. The adverbial infinitive absolute (הֵיטֵב [hetev], “well”) accompanying the Piel form of the verb שָׁבַר (shavar), “break,” suggests thorough demolition.} They killed Mattan the priest of Baal in front of the altar. Jehoiada the priest ^{▼▼tn Heb “the priest.” Jehoiada’s name is added for clarification.} then placed guards at the Lord’s temple.