Key Figures — 2 Kings 11

4 figures

Athaliah
Queen and usurper of the throne of Judah.
Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah, seized the throne of Judah after her son's death and attempted to destroy the royal family, but her reign ended with her execution.
Related passages
- 2 Kings 8:26 (Athaliah's relation to Ahaziah)
- 2 Chronicles 22:10-12 (Parallel account of Athaliah's usurpation)
Joash (Jehoash)
Rightful heir to the throne of Judah, hidden and protected as a child.
Joash was hidden in the temple for six years by his aunt Jehosheba and later crowned king, marking the restoration of the Davidic line.
Related passages
- 2 Kings 12:1-2 (Joash's reign)
- 2 Chronicles 24:1-2 (Joash's reign and reforms)
Jehosheba
Protector of Joash and savior of the Davidic line.
Jehosheba, the sister of King Ahaziah, saved Joash from Athaliah's massacre and hid him in the temple, ensuring the survival of the Davidic lineage.
Related passages
- 2 Chronicles 22:11 (Jehosheba's actions)
Jehoiada
High priest and leader of the coup against Athaliah.
Jehoiada orchestrated the overthrow of Athaliah, crowned Joash as king, and led the people back to the worship of Yahweh.
Related passages
- 2 Kings 12:2 (Jehoiada's influence during Joash's reign)
- 2 Chronicles 23:1-21 (Jehoiada's role in the coup)

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