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2 Chronicles 22:11 · KJV

"But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not."

King James Version

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Passage Context

9And he sought Ahaziah: and they caught him, (for he was hid in Samaria,) and brought him to Jehu: and when they had slain him, they buried him: Because, said they, he is the son of Jehoshaphat, who sought the LORD with all his heart. So the house of Ahaziah had no power to keep still the kingdom.
10But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah.
11But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not.
12And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does the act of protecting others resonate with you?

2

What does this story teach you about courage in difficult situations?

3

When have you felt compelled to protect someone in your life?

Life Application

family

Consider how you can support and protect your family members in times of crisis.

faith

Reflect on how your faith motivates you to stand up for what is right, even when it's challenging.

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JehoshabeathOT

Jehoshabeath was the daughter of King Jehoram and played a crucial role in saving Joash from Athaliah's massacre. Her bravery ensured the continuation of the Davidic line.

First appearance: 2 Chronicles 22:11

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