2 Kings 11:11-13

International Children’s Bible

Joash Becomes King

¹¹ Then each of the guards took his place. Each man had his weapon in his hand. There were guards from the south side of the Temple to the north side. They stood by the altar and the Temple and around the king. ¹² Jehoiada brought out the king’s son. He put the crown on Joash. Then he gave Joash a copy of the Agreement with the Lord. They appointed him king and poured olive oil on him. They clapped their hands and said, “Long live the king!”

¹³ Athaliah heard the noise of the guards and the people. So she came to the people at the Temple of the Lord.