2Ki 11:18 | TNotes | STEP | 11:18 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 ) 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.

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‏ 2 Kings 11:18

11:18 ^a 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 ^b) 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.