2-kings 21:24
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
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.
American King James Version (AKJV)
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.
American Standard Version (ASV)
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.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
But the people of the land put to death all those who had taken part in the design against the king, and made Josiah his son king in his place.
Webster's Revision
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.
English Revised Version (ERV)
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.
Barnes's 2-kings 21:24 Bible Commentary
The intention of the conspirators had perhaps been to declare a forfeiture of the crown by the existing line, and to place a new dynasty on the throne. This the people would not suffer. They arrested them and put them to death; and insisted on investing with the royal authority the true heir of David, the eldest son of Amon, though he was a boy only 8 years old.
