◄ 2 Kings 11:14 ►
And she looked out and saw the king standing by the pillar, according to the custom. The officers and trumpeters were beside the king, and all the people of the land were rejoicing and blowing trumpets. Then Athaliah tore her clothes and screamed, "Treason! Treason!" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 2 Kings 11:14? 2. How does 2 Kings 11:14 demonstrate God's sovereignty in leadership transitions? 3. What role does Jehoiada play in fulfilling God's plan in 2 Kings 11:14? 4. How does 2 Kings 11:14 connect to God's covenant with David's lineage? 5. How can we trust God's timing in leadership changes, as seen in 2 Kings 11:14? 6. What lessons on courage can we learn from Jehoiada's actions in 2 Kings 11:14? 7. How does 2 Kings 11:14 reflect God's sovereignty in leadership transitions? 8. What historical evidence supports the events described in 2 Kings 11:14? 9. How does 2 Kings 11:14 illustrate the theme of divine justice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 11? 11. What was King Abijah's mother's name: Michaiah (2 Chronicles 13:2) or Maachah (2 Chronicles 11:20), given Absalom's only daughter was Tamar (2 Samuel 14:27)? 12. 2 Kings 11:1: How could Athaliah have overlooked or failed to find Joash if she was determined to kill all royal heirs? 13. Are the religious reforms in 2 Chronicles 23:16-21 historically credible, or do they reflect an idealized narrative from a later period? 14. 2 Kings 11:12: How credible is the sudden public coronation of Joash without Athaliah's prior knowledge? Discussion Questions 1. How does the account of Joash's coronation illustrate God's faithfulness to His promises, particularly regarding the Davidic covenant? 2. In what ways can we, as a community of believers, support and uphold righteous leadership in our churches and society? 3. Reflect on a time when you witnessed or experienced God's sovereignty in a situation that seemed hopeless. How did it strengthen your faith? 4. What lessons can we learn from Athaliah's downfall about the dangers of pride and self-exaltation? 5. How can we apply the principles of rightful authority and community support in our personal and professional lives today? 2 Kings 11 Bible Study Questions 1. How does Jehosheba's courage inspire you in the face of your own challenges? 2. Compare Athaliah's and Jehoiada's leadership styles. How can these be related to today's political and social leadership contexts? 3. How does the concept of divine justice manifest in this chapter, particularly in Athaliah's downfall? 4. In what ways does the story of Joash's survival reflect the preservation of the Davidic line and ultimately, the lineage of Jesus Christ? 5. How can we relate the destruction of Baal worship and the restoration of the worship of the LORD to our personal spiritual lives? 6. How does Jehoiada's role in this chapter reflect the importance of religious figures in political matters? How can we see this in today's world? 7. Why was it significant that Joash was hidden in the temple? What symbolism can you draw from this? 8. In your life, how can you emulate Jehoiada's sense of duty and commitment to what is right? 9. What does this chapter teach about the importance of having the right people in power? 10. How does this chapter show that God is ultimately in control, even when it seems that evil is reigning? 11. How can you apply Jehosheba's and Jehoiada's selflessness in your personal life or community? 12. Discuss the importance of making covenants in today's religious and social contexts, drawing from Jehoiada's covenant with the LORD, the king, and the people. 13. How does Joash's crowning ceremony relate to the concept of 'rightful kingship' in a divine sense? 14. In what ways does this chapter teach us to handle power and authority responsibly? 15. How can this chapter be used as a tool to reflect on political corruption and social justice issues in our present day? 16. Discuss the significance of the phrase "Treason! Treason!" from Athaliah in today's context. 17. How can we ensure the preservation of truth and justice in our societies, akin to Jehoiada's preservation of the Davidic line? 18. What lessons can we learn from the public reaction to Joash's coronation? 19. What are some modern-day 'Baals' in our societies, and how can we work towards their elimination? 20. How does the peace in Jerusalem after Joash's coronation inspire hope for resolution in the midst of our own societal or personal conflicts? Links 2 Kings 11:14 NIV 2 Kings 11:14 NLT 2 Kings 11:14 ESV 2 Kings 11:14 NASB 2 Kings 11:14 KJV 2 Kings 11:14 Commentaries Bible Hub