דברי הימים ב, פרק כ״ג, פסוק י״ג

A sudden arrival at the Temple brings a reigning queen face to face with the immediate end of her rule. Before her unfolds a massive, joyful, and highly public coronation ceremony for a new king. At the center of this gathering stands the young Joash. He is positioned on a specially elevated platform traditionally reserved for kings in the House of God [מצודת דוד], resembling a unique royal portico [רד״ק]. Standing in such a high place is a standard practice for public assemblies, as it allows the large crowd to clearly see and hear their leader [רש״י]. However, in this specific situation, the elevation serves a critical practical purpose: because Joash is only a small child, the raised platform is necessary to ensure that the entire nation can actually see him [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This designated royal spot is located right at the entrance leading into the Temple courtyard [מצודת דוד].

Closely surrounding the young king are the officers and the trumpeters [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The air is filled with a festive musical celebration, led by singers holding musical instruments. These musicians do more than just play; they act as guides, actively instructing and teaching the gathered crowd how to chant the words of praise [מצודת דוד, ביאור שטיינזלץ].

Confronted with this undeniable rebellion and the collapse of her authority, Athaliah responds by tearing her clothes and screaming out that a betrayal has taken place [רש״י, ביאור שטיינזלץ]. She cries out her accusation of treason twice. This repetition is a direct result of the intense shock and terror gripping her, as a person overwhelmed by sudden panic naturally tends to repeat their words [מצודת דוד].