# standing by his pillar at the entrance

The relationship between the king and this pillar is unclear. It might have been his place of authority.

# All the people of the land

"A very large number of the people of the land" 

# Treason! Treason!

"You are committing treason!". Athaliah had made herself ruler in 2 Chronicles 22:10 and was angry Joash became king.