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2 Kings 11:2 ยท KJV

"But 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."

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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.
4And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and shewed them the king's son.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does courage manifest in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to protect the vulnerable?

3

When have you taken a stand for what is right?

Life Application

courage

Consider ways you can stand up for those in need in your community.

family

Reflect on your role in your family and how you can support and protect your loved ones.

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JehoshebaOT

Jehosheba was the daughter of King Joram and sister of Ahaziah. She played a pivotal role in preserving the Davidic line by saving her nephew Joash from Athaliah's massacre.

First appearance: 2 Kings 11:2

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