he] Jehoiada the priest. the testimony] The originall kept in the temple, Chap. 22. 8. or a copie of the book of the law, according to the charge, Deuteronomy 17:18. they made him king, &c.] Jehoiada and his sons, 2 Chronicles 23:11. they clapt, &c.] A visible expression of great joy, as Psalms 47:1. God save the king] Heb. Let the king live. See 1 Kings 1:25.