2Ki 11:17-18 | TNotes | STEP | 11:17 The renewal of the covenant was especially important after years of pagan rule. Covenant faithfulness accompanied by periodic renewal was mandated in the law (Deut 31:9-13 ), and Israel observed it at junctures in its history (see 2 Kgs 23:1-3 ; Josh 24 ).

bDeut 31:9-13►

c2 Kgs 23:1-3►

dJosh 24►

f10:18-27►

‏ 2 Kings 11:17-18

11:17 ^a The renewal of the covenant was especially important after years of pagan rule. Covenant faithfulness accompanied by periodic renewal was mandated in the law (Deut 31:9-13 ^b), and Israel observed it at junctures in its history (see 2 Kgs 23:1-3 ^c; Josh 24 ^d).
11:18 ^e The temple of Baal may be the temple discovered in Ramat Rahel about three miles south of Jerusalem. As Jehu destroyed Baal worship in the northern kingdom (10:18-27 ^f) so the people of Judah tore ... down this pagan temple and executed its priest.

• Jehoiada ... stationed guards at the Temple as a precaution against further reprisal by those loyal to Athaliah and her false religion.