But the rest of the multitude of the people, having slain those who had struck down Amon, appointed his son, Josiah, as king in his place
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King James Version
But the people of the land slew all them that had conspired against king Amon; and the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his stead.English Standard Version
But the people of the land struck down all those who had conspired against King Amon. And the people of the land made Josiah his son king in his place.New International Version
Then the people of the land killed all who had plotted against King Amon, and they made Josiah his son king in his place.