Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the royal princes who were about to be murdered and put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Because Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram and wife of the priest Jehoiada, was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid the child from Athaliah so she could not kill him. New Living Translation But Ahaziah’s sister Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram, took Ahaziah’s infant son, Joash, and stole him away from among the rest of the king’s children, who were about to be killed. She put Joash and his nurse in a bedroom. In this way, Jehosheba, wife of Jehoiada the priest and sister of Ahaziah, hid the child so that Athaliah could not murder him. English Standard Version But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the king’s sons who were about to be put to death, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Thus Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and wife of Jehoiada the priest, because she was a sister of Ahaziah, hid him from Athaliah, so that she did not put him to death. Berean Standard Bible But Jehoshabeath daughter of King Jehoram took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Because Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest, was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she could not kill him. Berean Literal Bible And Jehoshabeath the daughter of the king took Joash son of Ahaziah, and she stole him away from the midst of the sons of the king who were being killed, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. And Jehoshabeath the daughter of King Joram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest—for she was the sister of Ahaziah—hid him from the face of Athaliah, so that she did not kill him. King James Bible 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. New King James Version But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king’s sons who were being murdered, and put him and his nurse in a bedroom. 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 did not kill him. New American Standard Bible But Jehoshabeath the king’s daughter took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’s sons who were being put to death, and placed him and his nurse in the bedroom. 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 would not put him to death. NASB 1995 But Jehoshabeath the king’s daughter took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’s sons who were being put to death, and placed him and his nurse in the bedroom. 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 would not put him to death. NASB 1977 But Jehoshabeath the king’s daughter took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’s sons who were being put to death, and placed him and his nurse in the bedroom. 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 would not put him to death. Legacy Standard Bible But Jehoshabeath the king’s daughter took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’s sons who were being put to death, and put him and his nurse in the bedroom. 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 she did not put him to death. Amplified Bible But Jehoshabeath, the king’s daughter, took Joash the [infant] son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the king’s sons who were being put to death, and she placed him and his nurse in the bedroom. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram [of Judah] and wife of Jehoiada the priest, hid Joash from [his grandmother] Athaliah so that she did not murder him (for Jehoshabeath was the sister of Ahaziah). Berean Annotated Bible But Jehoshabeath (Jehosheba) daughter of King Jehoram took Joash (given by the Lord) son of Ahaziah (YHWH holds) and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Because Jehoshabeath (YHWH is an oath), the daughter of King Jehoram (YHWH is exalted) and the wife of Jehoiada (YHWH knows) the priest, was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah (afflicted of YHWH) so that she could not kill him. Christian Standard Bible Jehoshabeath, the king’s daughter, rescued Joash son of Ahaziah from the king’s sons who were being killed and put him and the one who nursed him in a bedroom. Now Jehoshabeath was the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of the priest Jehoiada. Since she was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she did not kill him. Holman Christian Standard Bible Jehoshabeath, the king’s daughter, rescued Joash son of Ahaziah from the king’s sons who were being killed and put him and the one who nursed him in a bedroom. Now Jehoshabeath was the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest. Since she was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she did not kill him. American Standard Version But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king's sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in the 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. Contemporary English Version but Jehosheba rescued Joash son of Ahaziah just as the others were about to be murdered. Jehosheba, who was Jehoram's daughter and Ahaziah's half sister, was married to Jehoiada the priest. So she was able to hide her nephew Joash and his personal servant in a bedroom in the LORD's temple where he was safe from Athaliah. English Revised Version But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king's sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in the 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. GOD'S WORD® Translation But Jehoshebath, daughter of the king and sister of Ahaziah, took Ahaziah's son Joash. She saved him from being killed with the king's other sons, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Jehoshebath was the daughter of King Jehoram and wife of Jehoiada the priest. Because she was also Ahaziah's sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah. So he wasn't killed. Good News Translation Ahaziah had a half sister, Jehosheba, who was married to a priest named Jehoiada. She secretly rescued one of Ahaziah's sons, Joash, took him away from the other princes who were about to be murdered and hid him and a nurse in a bedroom at the Temple. By keeping him hidden, she saved him from death at the hands of Athaliah. International Standard Version However, the king's daughter Jehoshabeath took Ahaziah's son Joash away from the king's children who were about to be assassinated and hid him and his nurse in a bedroom. That's how King Jehoram's daughter Jehoshabeath, who was also the priest Jehoiada's wife and Ahaziah's sister, hid him from Athaliah. As a result, she was not able to kill him. NET Bible So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram, took Ahaziah's son Joash and sneaked him away from the rest of the royal descendants who were to be executed. She hid him and his nurse in the room where the bed covers were stored. So Jehoshabeath the daughter of King Jehoram, wife of Jehoiada the priest and sister of Ahaziah, hid him from Athaliah so she could not execute him. New Heart English Bible But Jehosheba, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king's sons who were slain, and put him and his nurse in the bedroom. So Jehosheba, 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 did not kill him. Webster's Bible Translation 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 bed chamber. 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut Jehoshabeath daughter of King Jehoram took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Because Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest, was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she could not kill him. World English Bible But Jehoshabeath, the king’s daughter, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stealthily rescued him from among the king’s sons who were slain, and put him and his nurse in the bedroom. 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 didn’t kill him. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Jehoshabeath daughter of the king takes Joash son of Ahaziah, and steals him from the midst of the sons of the king who are put to death, and puts him and his nurse into the inner part of the bed-chambers, and Jehoshabeath daughter of King Jehoram, wife of Jehoiada the priest, because she has been sister of Ahaziah, hides him from the face of Athaliah, and she has not put him to death. Berean Literal Bible And Jehoshabeath the daughter of the king took Joash son of Ahaziah, and she stole him away from the midst of the sons of the king who were being killed, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. And Jehoshabeath the daughter of King Joram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest—for she was the sister of Ahaziah—hid him from the face of Athaliah, so that she did not kill him. Young's Literal Translation And Jehoshabeath daughter of the king taketh Joash son of Ahaziah, and stealeth him from the midst of the sons of the king who are put to death, and putteth him and his nurse into the inner part of the bed-chambers, and Jehoshabeath daughter of king Jehoram, wife of Jehoiada the priest, because she hath been sister of Ahaziah, hideth him from the face of Athaliah, and she hath not put him to death. Smith's Literal Translation And Jehoshabeath daughter of the king will take Joash son of Ahaziah, and she will steal him from the midst of the king's sons being slain, and give him and his nurse in a bed-chamber. And Jehoshabeath daughter of king Jehoram wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was sister of Ahaziah) will hide him from the face of Athaliah, and she slew him not. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut Josabeth the king's daughter took Joas the son of Ochozias, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain. And she hid him with his nurse in a bedchamber: now Josabeth that hid him, was daughter of king Joram, wife of Joiada the high priest, and sister of Ochozias, and therefore Athalia did not kill him. Catholic Public Domain Version But Jehosheba, the daughter of the king, took Joash, the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from the midst the king’s sons when they were being slain. And she hid him with his nurse in a bedroom. Now Jehosheba, the one who had hidden him, was the daughter of king Jehoram, and the wife of the high priest Jehoiada, and the sister of Ahaziah. And because of this, Athaliah did not kill him. New American Bible But Jehosheba, a daughter of the king, took Joash, Ahaziah’s son, and spirited him away from among the king’s sons who were about to be slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedroom. In this way Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram, a sister of Ahaziah and wife of Jehoiada the priest, concealed the child from Athaliah, so that she did not put him to death. New Revised Standard Version But Jehoshabeath, the king’s daughter, took Joash son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king’s children who were about to be killed; she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Thus Jehoshabeath, daughter of King Jehoram and wife of the priest Jehoiada—because she was a sister of Ahaziah—hid him from Athaliah, so that she did not kill him; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, stole Joash the son of Ahaziah from among the king's sons who were about to be slain, and hid him and his nurse in her bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiadah the priest (for she was the sister of Ahaziah), hid him from Athaliah so that she did not slay him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Yehoshba the daughter of the King brought Yoash, son of Ekhazyah, and she stole him from among the sons of the King, those who were murdered, and she hid him and his nurse in an inner chamber of her bedroom, and Yehoshba daughter of King Yoram the wife of Yawida the Priest hid him from before Thalyah, because she was the sister of Ekhazyah, and they did not murder him. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king's sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in the bed-chamber. 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. Brenton Septuagint Translation But Josabeeth, the daughter of the king, took Joas the son of Ochozias and rescued him secretly out of the midst of the sons of the king that were put to death, and she placed him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Josabeeth daughter of king Joram, sister of Ochozias, wife of Jodae the priest, hid him, and she even hid him from Gotholia, and she did not slay him. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Athaliah and Joash10When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah. 11 But Jehoshabeath daughter of King Jehoram took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Because Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest, was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she could not kill him. 12And Joash remained hidden with them in the house of God for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.… Cross References But Jehoshabeath daughter of King Jehoram 2 Kings 11:2 But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. 2 Kings 8:25-27 In the twelfth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Ahaziah son of Jehoram became king of Judah. / Ahaziah was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem one year. His mother’s name was Athaliah, the granddaughter of Omri king of Israel. / And Ahaziah walked in the ways of the house of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD like the house of Ahab, for he was a son-in-law of the house of Ahab. took Joash son of Ahaziah 2 Kings 12:1-2 In the seventh year of Jehu, Joash became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. / And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days he was instructed by Jehoiada the priest. 2 Kings 14:1-3 In the second year of the reign of Jehoash son of Jehoahaz over Israel, Amaziah son of Joash became king of Judah. / He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem. / And he did what was right in the eyes of the LORD, but not as his father David had done. He did everything as his father Joash had done. and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered, 2 Kings 11:1 When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs. Matthew 2:16-18 When Herod saw that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was filled with rage. Sending orders, he put to death all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, according to the time he had learned from the Magi. / Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: / “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.” and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. 1 Samuel 19:11-17 Then Saul sent messengers to David’s house to watch him and kill him in the morning. But David’s wife Michal warned him, “If you do not run for your life tonight, tomorrow you will be dead!” / So Michal lowered David from the window, and he ran away and escaped. / Then Michal took a household idol and laid it in the bed, placed some goat hair on its head, and covered it with a garment. … Exodus 2:2-3 and she conceived and gave birth to a son. When she saw that he was a beautiful child, she hid him for three months. / But when she could no longer hide him, she got him a papyrus basket and coated it with tar and pitch. Then she placed the child in the basket and set it among the reeds along the bank of the Nile. Because Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest, 2 Kings 11:4-12 Then in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for the commanders of hundreds, the Carites, and the guards, and had them brought into the house of the LORD. There he made a covenant with them and put them under oath. He showed them the king’s son / and commanded them, “This is what you are to do: A third of you who come on duty on the Sabbath shall guard the royal palace, / a third shall be at the gate of Sur, and a third at the gate behind the guards. You are to take turns guarding the temple— … 2 Chronicles 24:1-2 Joash was seven years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem forty years. His mother’s name was Zibiah; she was from Beersheba. / And Joash did what was right in the eyes of the LORD all the days of Jehoiada the priest. was Ahaziah’s sister, 2 Kings 9:27-28 When King Ahaziah of Judah saw this, he fled up the road toward Beth-haggan. And Jehu pursued him, shouting, “Shoot him too!” So they shot Ahaziah in his chariot on the Ascent of Gur, near Ibleam, and he fled to Megiddo and died there. / Then his servants carried him by chariot to Jerusalem and buried him with his fathers in his tomb in the City of David. 2 Kings 10:13-14 Jehu met some relatives of Ahaziah king of Judah and asked, “Who are you?” “We are relatives of Ahaziah,” they answered, “and we have come down to greet the sons of the king and of the queen mother.” / Then Jehu ordered, “Take them alive.” So his men took them alive, then slaughtered them at the well of Beth-eked—forty-two men. He spared none of them. she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she could not kill him. 2 Kings 11:3 And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. Hebrews 11:23 By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after his birth, because they saw that he was a beautiful child, and they were unafraid of the king’s edict. Exodus 1:17 The midwives, however, feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt had instructed; they let the boys live. Matthew 2:13-14 When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.” / So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt, Treasury of Scripture 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. Jehoshabeath 2 Kings 11:2 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. bedchamber Ezekiel 40:45,46 And he said unto me, This chamber, whose prospect is toward the south, is for the priests, the keepers of the charge of the house… Jehoiada 2 Chronicles 23:1 And in the seventh year Jehoiada strengthened himself, and took the captains of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, and Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, and Azariah the son of Obed, and Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri, into covenant with him. she slew him not 2 Chronicles 21:7 Howbeit the LORD would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a light to him and to his sons for ever. 2 Samuel 7:13 He shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever. 1 Kings 15:4 Nevertheless for David's sake did the LORD his God give him a lamp in Jerusalem, to set up his son after him, and to establish Jerusalem: Jump to Previous Ahaziah Athaliah Bed Bedchamber Bed-Chamber Chamber Daughter Hid Jehoiada Jehoram Joash Kill King's Nurse Priest Sister Slain Slew Stole WifeJump to Next Ahaziah Athaliah Bed Bedchamber Bed-Chamber Chamber Daughter Hid Jehoiada Jehoram Joash Kill King's Nurse Priest Sister Slain Slew Stole Wife2 Chronicles 22 1. Ahaziah succeeding, reigns wickedly5. in his confederacy with Joram, the son of Ahab, he is slain by Jehu 10. Athaliah, destroying all the seed royal, save Joash, usurps the kingdom But Jehoshabeath daughter of King Jehoram Jehoshabeath, also known as Jehosheba in other biblical accounts, was a royal princess, the daughter of King Jehoram of Judah. Her lineage placed her in a unique position within the royal family, giving her access and influence. Her actions are significant in the preservation of the Davidic line, which is crucial for the fulfillment of messianic prophecies. took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom Because Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest was Ahaziah’s sister she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she could not kill him Persons / Places / Events 1. JehoshebaDaughter of King Jehoram, sister of King Ahaziah, and wife of Jehoiada the priest. She played a crucial role in preserving the Davidic line by saving Joash. 2. Joash The son of King Ahaziah, who was hidden by Jehosheba to protect him from being killed by Athaliah. He later became king and continued the Davidic lineage. 3. Athaliah The mother of Ahaziah, who sought to destroy the royal family of Judah to secure her power. Her actions were contrary to God's covenant with David. 4. Jehoiada the Priest Husband of Jehosheba, who later played a significant role in restoring Joash to the throne and leading a revival in Judah. 5. The Bedroom The place where Joash was hidden, symbolizing a place of refuge and divine protection amidst chaos and danger. Teaching Points Courage in the Face of EvilJehosheba's bravery in saving Joash demonstrates the importance of standing up for righteousness, even when it involves personal risk. God's Sovereignty and Protection The preservation of Joash illustrates God's sovereign plan and protection over His covenant promises, ensuring the continuation of the Davidic line. The Role of Women in God's Plan Jehosheba's actions remind us of the significant roles women play in God's redemptive history, often acting with wisdom and courage. Faithfulness in Small Acts The seemingly small act of hiding Joash had monumental implications for the future of Judah and the coming of the Messiah, showing that God uses our faithful actions for His greater purposes. The Importance of Godly Alliances Jehosheba's marriage to Jehoiada the priest highlights the strength found in godly partnerships, which can lead to spiritual renewal and restoration. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Chronicles 22:11?2. How does Jehosheba's bravery in 2 Chronicles 22:11 inspire your faith today? 3. What does Jehosheba's action teach about God's protection and providence? 4. How does 2 Chronicles 22:11 connect with God's covenant promises to David? 5. How can you emulate Jehosheba's courage in your daily life situations? 6. What role does family play in God's plan, as seen in this verse? 7. How does 2 Chronicles 22:11 demonstrate God's providence in preserving the Davidic line? 8. Why did Jehosheba risk her life to save Joash according to 2 Chronicles 22:11? 9. What role does 2 Chronicles 22:11 play in the larger narrative of Judah's kings? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Chronicles 22? 11. 2 Kings 11:3: Is there any historical or archaeological evidence that supports a child being hidden in the Temple for six years? 12. Who was Athaliah in the Bible? 13. If Ishmael was a descendant of the royal line, why is there scant genealogical or historical corroboration for his ancestry? (Jeremiah 41) 14. 2 Kings 11:1: How could Athaliah have overlooked or failed to find Joash if she was determined to kill all royal heirs? What Does 2 Chronicles 22:11 Mean But Jehoshabeath daughter of King Jehoram• Jehoshabeath emerges unexpectedly as a heroine in a dark moment for Judah. • Her lineage—daughter of the king—places her in the royal line of David (cf. 2 Chron 21:1). • God often raises unlikely individuals from within a compromised family to preserve His covenant purposes (cf. Ruth 4:13-22; 1 Samuel 16:11-13). took Joash son of Ahaziah • Joash is the last surviving male descendant of David in this generation (2 Samuel 7:12-16). • Grasping the weight of his survival underscores the faithfulness of God to maintain the messianic line despite human rebellion (cf. 1 Kings 15:4). and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered, • Athaliah’s massacre threatens to sever the Davidic promise (2 Kings 11:1). • Similar deliverances appear when God shields a chosen child amid mass killing—Moses in Exodus 2:1-10, Jesus in Matthew 2:13-15. • The evil intent of men cannot thwart the sovereign plan; God orchestrates rescue at the precise moment (Psalm 33:10-11). and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. • A simple, hidden room becomes a sanctuary. God frequently uses ordinary spaces to safeguard His purposes—Noah’s ark (Genesis 7:1), Rahab’s roof (Joshua 2:4), Elijah’s brook (1 Kings 17:3-4). • The presence of a nurse shows practical provision for the boy’s daily needs, reminding us that divine intervention includes mundane details (Philippians 4:19). Because Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest, was Ahaziah’s sister, • Her dual identity—royal daughter and priest’s wife—strategically positions her for this rescue. • Marriage to Jehoiada links palace and temple, allowing spiritual leadership to intersect with political preservation (2 Chron 23:1-3). • Family loyalty aligns with covenant loyalty when God is at the center (Proverbs 17:17). she hid Joash from Athaliah • Hiding is an act of courageous faith, not fear. By concealing Joash, Jehoshabeath openly defies wickedness (Hebrews 11:23). • Athaliah represents an anti-covenant force, yet her power stops at the threshold God sets (Job 1:12; Psalm 76:10). • The secrecy lasts six years, mirroring other periods of divine preparation—Joseph in prison (Genesis 40-41), David in the wilderness (1 Samuel 22-26). so that she could not kill him. • The blunt objective: preserve life so the promise endures. • Satan has always sought to annihilate the seed of the woman (Genesis 3:15); every foiled attempt anticipates Christ’s ultimate victory (Revelation 12:4-5). • Joash will later restore temple worship (2 Chron 24:4-14), showing that saved lives are meant to serve God’s glory. summary 2 Chronicles 22:11 highlights God’s unwavering commitment to His covenant through the decisive, faith-filled action of Jehoshabeath. Though royal brutality threatens extinction of David’s line, the Lord works through a courageous woman and an unassuming bedroom to shelter the heir, safeguarding the messianic promise and demonstrating that no scheme can overturn His plans. (11) Jehoshabeath.--Kings, "Jehosheba." (Comp. "Elisheba," Exodus 6:23; and ???????? (LXX.), Luke 1:7.)The daughter of the king.--Kings adds "Joram," and "sister of Ahaziah." That were slain.--That were to be put to death. In a bedchamber.--Literally, in the chamber of beds, i.e., where the bedding was kept. (See Note on 2Kings 11:2.) The wife of Jehoiada the priest.--So Josephus. Thenius questions the fact, on the supposed grounds--(1) that the high priest did not live in the Temple; but the passage he alleges (Nehemiah 3:20-21) does not prove this for Jehoiada; and (2) that the chronicler contradicts himself in asserting that the priest's wife also lived within the sacred precinct; but again his reference (2Chronicles 8:11) is irrelevant. Ewald calls the statement in question "genuinely historical;" and there is not the smallest reason to doubt it. . . . Verse 11. - After of the king, the parallel conveniently certifies the name, Joram, and adds, "sister of Ahaziah" (very possibly half-sister, though), and afterwards particularizes the hiding, as from Athaliah, as in the latter part of this verse. We are here told, what is not mentioned in the parallel, that Jehosheba was "wife of Jehoiada the priest," probably the high priest. Nor is this negatived by the fact that the name is not found (1 Chronicles 6.) in the line from Aaron to Jozadak; for this is only the line of Jozadak's ancestors, all of whom were not high priests. Joash is to be heard of again (2 Kings 11:21; 2 Chronicles 24:1).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew But Jehoshabeathיְהוֹשַׁבְעַ֨ת (yə·hō·wō·šaḇ·‘aṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3090: Jehoshabeath daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of King [Jehoram] הַמֶּ֜לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king [took] Joash יוֹאָ֣שׁ (yō·w·’āš) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3101: Joash son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1121: A son of Ahaziah אֲחַזְיָ֗הוּ (’ă·ḥaz·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 274: Ahaziah -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites and stole him away וַתִּגְנֹ֤ב (wat·tiḡ·nōḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1589: To thieve, to deceive from among מִתּ֤וֹךְ (mit·tō·wḵ) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the sons בְּנֵֽי־ (bə·nê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1121: A son of the king הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king [who were] being murdered, הַמּ֣וּמָתִ֔ים (ham·mū·mā·ṯîm) Article | Verb - Hofal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 4191: To die, to kill and she put וַתִּתֵּ֥ן (wat·tit·tên) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set him אֹת֛וֹ (’ō·ṯōw) Direct object marker | third person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case and his nurse מֵֽינִקְתּ֖וֹ (mê·niq·tōw) Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3243: To suck, to give milk in a bedroom. בַּחֲדַ֣ר (ba·ḥă·ḏar) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2315: A chamber, room Because Jehoshabeath, יְהוֹשַׁבְעַ֣ת (yə·hō·wō·šaḇ·‘aṯ) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3090: Jehoshabeath the daughter בַּת־ (baṯ-) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 1323: A daughter of King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Jehoram יְהוֹרָ֡ם (yə·hō·w·rām) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3088: Jehoram -- 'the LORD is exalted', the name of several Israelites and the wife אֵשֶׁת֩ (’ê·šeṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 802: Woman, wife, female of Jehoiada יְהוֹיָדָ֨ע (yə·hō·w·yā·ḏā‘) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3077: Jehoiada -- 'the LORD knows', the name of several Israelites the priest, הַכֹּהֵ֜ן (hak·kō·hên) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3548: Priest was הָיְתָ֨ה (hā·yə·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be Ahaziah’s אֲחַזְיָ֛הוּ (’ă·ḥaz·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 274: Ahaziah -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites sister, אֲח֧וֹת (’ă·ḥō·wṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 269: Sister -- a sister she hid Joash וַתַּסְתִּירֵ֡הוּ (wat·tas·tî·rê·hū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 5641: To hide, conceal from מִפְּנֵ֥י (mip·pə·nê) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face Athaliah עֲתַלְיָ֖הוּ (‘ă·ṯal·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6271: Athaliah -- daughter of Ahab, also three Israelites so that she could not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no kill him. הֱמִיתָֽתְהוּ׃ (hĕ·mî·ṯā·ṯə·hū) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person feminine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill Links 2 Chronicles 22:11 NIV2 Chronicles 22:11 NLT 2 Chronicles 22:11 ESV 2 Chronicles 22:11 NASB 2 Chronicles 22:11 KJV 2 Chronicles 22:11 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 22:11 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 22:11 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 22:11 French Bible 2 Chronicles 22:11 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 22:11 But Jehoshabeath the daughter of the king (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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