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What does 2 Chronicles 23:14 mean?

Jehoiada the priest ordered the commanders in charge of the troops, 'Take her out between the ranks, and kill anyone who follows her.' He had said, 'Don't kill her in the Lord's temple.' 2 Chronicles 23:14 - Modern Text Bible

(Jehoiada commands that Athaliah be removed from the temple before she's executed, showing respect for the sacred space.)