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14 Immediately Jehoiada the priest gave the following orders to the captains who were in command of the troops: “Take her outside between the ranks. If anyone tries to follow her, put him to death by the sword!” Then the priest made it clear: “Do not put her to death in the temple of the Lord.” 15 After that they seized her and brought her to the entrance of the Horse Gate of the palace, and there they put her to death.

16 After that, Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king that they should be the Lord’s people.

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