מלכים ב, פרק י״א, פסוק י״ט

The crowning of a new king reaches its highest point when he leaves his secure hiding place in the Temple to take his rightful seat in the royal palace, firmly establishing his rule. As part of this transition, a second covenant is formed, this time directly between the king and the nation [מלבי״ם]. Jehoiada the priest leads the procession, gathering the entire population to escort their new leader [צאינה וראינה]. The event is marked by great honor and joy, bringing a profound sense of quiet to the city. With the death of Athaliah, the people are assured that she can no longer stir up conflict or cause trouble [אברבנאל].

The royal escort includes a dedicated guard battalion or high-ranking officers [ביאור שטיינזלץ], though this group is also understood to represent the powerful leaders and rulers of the nation [מלבי״ם]. The crowd marches along a specific route, passing through a gate that connects the Temple directly to the royal palace [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. This passageway likely received its name generations earlier during the reign of King Rehoboam, who originally appointed guards to watch over that specific chamber [רלב״ג]. The journey concludes as the procession moves through this gate and enters the royal residence [רש״י], where the transfer of power is finalized by seating Joash upon the throne.