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2 Kings 11:1 · KJV

"And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.
2But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons which were slain; and they hid him, even him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not slain.
3And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years. And Athaliah did reign over the land.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to loss or change in leadership?

2

What does it mean for you to protect what is important?

3

When have you faced a situation where you had to make difficult choices?

Life Application

grief

Allow yourself to grieve losses and seek support from others.

courage

Be courageous in standing up for what is right, even in difficult situations.

People in This Verse

AthaliahOT

Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, and she ruled as queen in Judah. Her reign was marked by violence and a fierce desire to eliminate any threats to her power.

First appearance: 2 Kings 8:18

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