the sons of Athaliah: As Jehoram's sons, Ahaziah excepted, whether by Athaliah or any other, were all slain before his death (2 Chronicles 22:1), this spoilation of the temple must have taken place in his life-time. 2 Chronicles 21:17
that wicked: 2 Chronicles 28:22-24; Esther 7:6; Proverbs 10:7; 2 Thessalonians 2:8; Revelation 2:20
the dedicated: 2 Kings 12:4
did they bestow: Deuteronomy 32:15-17; Ezekiel 16:17-21; Daniel 5:2-4, Daniel 5:23; Hosea 2:8-9, Hosea 2:13