2 Kings 11:4

New Living Translation

In the seventh year of Athaliah’s reign, Jehoiada the priest summoned the commanders, the Carite mercenaries, and the palace guards to come to the Temple of the Lord. He made a solemn pact with them and made them swear an oath of loyalty there in the Lord’s Temple; then he showed them the king’s son.

Cross References

Genesis 50:25

Then Joseph made the sons of Israel swear an oath, and he said, “When God comes to help you and lead you back, you must take my bones with you.”

2 Samuel 20:23

Now Joab was the commander of the army of Israel. Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king’s bodyguard.

2 Samuel 8:18

Benaiah son of Jehoiada was captain of the king’s bodyguard. And David’s sons served as priestly leaders.

1 Kings 14:27

King Rehoboam later replaced them with bronze shields as substitutes, and he entrusted them to the care of the commanders of the guard who protected the entrance to the royal palace.

1 Kings 18:10

For I swear by the Lord your God that the king has searched every nation and kingdom on earth from end to end to find you. And each time he was told, ‘Elijah isn’t here,’ King Ahab forced the king of that nation to swear to the truth of his claim.

2 Kings 11:17

Then Jehoiada made a covenant between the Lord and the king and the people that they would be the Lord’s people. He also made a covenant between the king and the people.

2 Kings 11:19

Then the commanders, the Carite mercenaries, the palace guards, and all the people of the land escorted the king from the Temple of the Lord. They went through the gate of the guards and into the palace, and the king took his seat on the royal throne.

2 Kings 11:3

Joash remained hidden in the Temple of the Lord for six years while Athaliah ruled over the land.

2 Kings 11:9

So the commanders did everything as Jehoiada the priest ordered. The commanders took charge of the men reporting for duty that Sabbath, as well as those who were going off duty. They brought them all to Jehoiada the priest,

2 Kings 12:7

So King Joash called for Jehoiada and the other priests and asked them, “Why haven’t you repaired the Temple? Don’t use any more money for your own needs. From now on, it must all be spent on Temple repairs.”

2 Kings 23:3

The king took his place of authority beside the pillar and renewed the covenant in the Lord’s presence. He pledged to obey the Lord by keeping all his commands, laws, and decrees with all his heart and soul. In this way, he confirmed all the terms of the covenant that were written in the scroll, and all the people pledged themselves to the covenant.

1 Chronicles 9:13

In all, 1,760 priests returned. They were heads of clans and very able men. They were responsible for ministering at the house of God.

2 Chronicles 15:12

Then they entered into a covenant to seek the Lord, the God of their ancestors, with all their heart and soul.

2 Chronicles 29:10

But now I will make a covenant with the Lord, the God of Israel, so that his fierce anger will turn away from us.

Nehemiah 10:29

joined their leaders and bound themselves with an oath. They swore a curse on themselves if they failed to obey the Law of God as issued by his servant Moses. They solemnly promised to carefully follow all the commands, regulations, and decrees of the Lord our Lord:

Nehemiah 5:12

They replied, “We will give back everything and demand nothing more from the people. We will do as you say.” Then I called the priests and made the nobles and officials swear to do what they had promised.

Nehemiah 9:38

The people responded, “In view of all this, we are making a solemn promise and putting it in writing. On this sealed document are the names of our leaders and Levites and priests.”

Acts 5:24

When the captain of the Temple guard and the leading priests heard this, they were perplexed, wondering where it would all end.

Acts 5:26

The captain went with his Temple guards and arrested the apostles, but without violence, for they were afraid the people would stone them.

Joshua 24:25

So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day at Shechem, committing them to follow the decrees and regulations of the Lord.

1 Samuel 18:3

And Jonathan made a solemn pact with David, because he loved him as he loved himself.

1 Samuel 23:18

So the two of them renewed their solemn pact before the Lord. Then Jonathan returned home, while David stayed at Horesh.