2 others in the registry answer to the name Athaliah. Every Athaliah in the Bible
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Athaliah
עֲתַלְיָ֫הוּ
Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, became queen of Judah and ruled for six years before being overthrown (2Ki.8.26; 11:1-3, 13-14, 20; 2Ch.22.2, 10-12; 23:12-13, 21; 24:7).
- verses
- 15
- first named
- 2 Kings 8:26
- last named
- 2 Chronicles 24:7
- period
- Divided Monarchy
- role
- Queen
Description
Who was Athaliah?
Athaliah was the queen of Judah and the only woman to rule as a monarch in the kingdom's history. She was the daughter of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel and married Jehoram, king of Judah. After the death of her son Ahaziah, Athaliah seized power and ordered the execution of all potential heirs to the throne, except for the infant Joash, who was hidden away by his aunt Jehosheba. Athaliah ruled Judah for six years, promoting the worship of Baal. In the seventh year, the priest Jehoiada orchestrated a coup, crowned Joash as king, and had Athaliah put to death. During her reign, Athaliah had used resources from the temple of the Lord to support the temple of Baal. Her story illustrates the negative influence of the house of Ahab on the kingdom of Judah and the consequences of forsaking the worship of the true God.
Relations
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The 10 best-attested of 13 are drawn. All 13 are listed below.
Child of
Mother of
- Ahaziahregistry2 Kings 8:262 Kings 11:12 Chronicles 22:2 +2
- Jehoshebaregistry, no verse
Sibling of
Spouse of
- Jehoramregistry, no verse
Took part in
Stands in the same events as
- Putting To Death2 events
- Joash2 events
- Jehosheba2 events
- Person1 event
- Ahaziah1 event
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- 2 Kings 11Athaliah annihilated the royal heirs, ruled the land for six years, cried “Treason! Treason!”, and was put to death at the palace grounds.
- 2 Chronicles 22Athaliah counselled Ahaziah in wickedness, then tried to annihilate the royal heirs and ruled the land.
- 2 Chronicles 23Athaliah entered the house of the LORD at the sound of the cheering, cried “Treason, treason!”, and was put to death at the Horse Gate.
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