Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to destroy the whole royal family of the house of Judah. New Living Translation When Athaliah, the mother of King Ahaziah of Judah, learned that her son was dead, she began to destroy the rest of Judah’s royal family. English Standard Version Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the royal family of the house of Judah. Berean Standard Bible When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah. King James Bible But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah. New King James Version Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the royal heirs of the house of Judah. New American Standard Bible Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose and eliminated all the royal children of the house of Judah. NASB 1995 Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose and destroyed all the royal offspring of the house of Judah. NASB 1977 Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose and destroyed all the royal offspring of the house of Judah. Legacy Standard Bible Now Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son had died. So she rose and destroyed all the royal seed of the house of Judah. Amplified Bible Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose and destroyed all the royal family of the house of Judah. Christian Standard Bible When Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah. Holman Christian Standard Bible When Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah. American Standard Version Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah. Contemporary English Version As soon as Athaliah heard that her son King Ahaziah was dead, she decided to kill any relative who could possibly become king. She would have done just that, English Revised Version Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah. GOD'S WORD® Translation When Ahaziah's mother, Athaliah, saw that her son was dead, she began to destroy the entire royal family of the house of Judah. Good News Translation As soon as King Ahaziah's mother Athaliah learned of her son's murder, she gave orders for all the members of the royal family of Judah to be killed. International Standard Version As soon as Ahaziah's mother Athaliah learned that her son had died, she set out to destroy the entire royal family of Judah. Majority Standard Bible When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah. NET Bible When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she was determined to destroy the entire royal line of Judah. New Heart English Bible Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the royal family of the house of Judah. Webster's Bible Translation But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose, and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah. World English Bible Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the royal offspring of the house of Judah. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Athaliah mother of Ahaziah has seen that her son is dead, and she rises and destroys the whole seed of the kingdom of the house of Judah. Young's Literal Translation And Athaliah mother of Ahaziah hath seen that her son is dead, and she riseth and destroyeth the whole seed of the kingdom of the house of Judah. Smith's Literal Translation And Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son died, and she will rise up and destroy all the seed of the kingdom to the house of Judah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor Athalia his mother, seeing that her son was dead, rose up, and killed all the royal family of the house of Joram. Catholic Public Domain Version For indeed, his mother, Athaliah, seeing that her son had died, rose up and killed the entire royal stock of the house of Jehoram. New American Bible When Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah, saw that her son was dead, she began to kill off the whole royal family of the house of Judah. New Revised Standard Version Now when Athaliah, Ahaziah’s mother, saw that her son was dead, she set about to destroy all the royal family of the house of Judah. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNow when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the king's sons of the house of Judah. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Athaliah the mother of Ekhazyah saw that her son was dead, and she arose and she destroyed all the sons of the King of the house of Yehuda. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Gotholia the mother of Ochozias saw that her son was dead, and she arose and destroyed all the seed royal in the house of Juda. 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. 11But 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.… Cross References 2 Kings 11:1-3 When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs. / 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. / And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land. 2 Chronicles 24:7 For the sons of that wicked woman Athaliah had broken into the house of God and had even used the sacred objects of the house of the LORD for the Baals. 2 Kings 9:27 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. 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. 2 Kings 8:26 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. 2 Kings 8:18 And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 Kings 8:16-17 In the fifth year of the reign of Joram son of Ahab over Israel, Jehoram son of Jehoshaphat succeeded his father as king of Judah. / Jehoram was thirty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem eight years. 2 Chronicles 21:6 And Jehoram walked in the ways of the kings of Israel, just as the house of Ahab had done. For he married a daughter of Ahab and did evil in the sight of the LORD. 2 Chronicles 21:4 When Jehoram had established himself over his father’s kingdom, he strengthened himself by putting to the sword all his brothers along with some of the princes of Israel. 2 Chronicles 21:17 So they went to war against Judah, invaded it, and carried off all the possessions found in the king’s palace, along with his sons and wives; not a son was left to him except Jehoahaz, his youngest. 2 Chronicles 24:1-3 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. / Jehoiada took for him two wives, and he had sons and daughters. Matthew 1:8 Asa was the father of Jehoshaphat, Jehoshaphat the father of Joram, and Joram the father of Uzziah. Matthew 2:16 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. Matthew 14:8-9 Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me here on a platter the head of John the Baptist.” / The king was grieved, but because of his oaths and his guests, he ordered that her wish be granted Mark 6:24-25 Then she went out and asked her mother, “What should I request?” And her mother answered, “The head of John the Baptist.” / At once the girl hurried back to the king with her request: “I want you to give me the head of John the Baptist on a platter immediately.” Treasury of Scripture But when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal of the house of Judah. Athaliah 2 Chronicles 22:2-4 Forty and two years old was Ahaziah when he began to reign, and he reigned one year in Jerusalem. His mother's name also was Athaliah the daughter of Omri… 2 Kings 11:1 And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal. Jump to Previous Ahaziah Ahazi'ah Athaliah Athali'ah Dead Death Destroy Destroyed Destroyeth Exterminated Family House Judah Kingdom Mother Offspring Proceeded Rest Riseth Rose Royal Seed WholeJump to Next Ahaziah Ahazi'ah Athaliah Athali'ah Dead Death Destroy Destroyed Destroyeth Exterminated Family House Judah Kingdom Mother Offspring Proceeded Rest Riseth Rose Royal Seed Whole2 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 When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead Athaliah was the daughter of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel, making her a member of a family known for idolatry and opposition to the worship of Yahweh. Her marriage to Jehoram, king of Judah, was likely a political alliance. Ahaziah, her son, was killed by Jehu, who was anointed by God to destroy the house of Ahab (2 Kings 9:6-10). Athaliah's reaction to her son's death reflects the political instability and the influence of her family's legacy of violence and idolatry. she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah Persons / Places / Events 1. AthaliahThe mother of King Ahaziah of Judah, Athaliah was a powerful and ambitious woman who sought to secure her position by eliminating potential threats to her rule. Her actions were driven by a desire for power and control. 2. Ahaziah The son of Athaliah and king of Judah, Ahaziah's death prompted Athaliah's ruthless actions. His reign was short-lived, and his death marked a significant turning point in Judah's history. 3. Royal Heirs of Judah These were the legitimate successors to the throne of Judah, whom Athaliah sought to destroy to secure her own power. Their annihilation was a direct attack on the Davidic line. 4. House of Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was distinct from the northern kingdom. The house of Judah was significant for its connection to the Davidic covenant and the promise of a Messiah. 5. Annihilation Athaliah's attempt to destroy all royal heirs was an act of violence and desperation, reflecting the political instability and moral decline of the time. Teaching Points The Dangers of Power and AmbitionAthaliah's account warns against the corrupting influence of power and unchecked ambition. Her actions serve as a cautionary tale about the lengths to which individuals may go to secure their own interests. God's Sovereignty and Faithfulness Despite human attempts to disrupt His plans, God remains sovereign. Athaliah's failure to destroy the Davidic line underscores God's faithfulness to His promises. The Importance of Righteous Leadership The chaos and destruction that followed Ahaziah's death highlight the need for godly leadership. Believers are called to pray for and support leaders who seek to honor God. Preservation of God's Promises The preservation of the Davidic line through Joash is a testament to God's commitment to His covenant. Believers can trust that God's promises will be fulfilled, even in dire circumstances.ATHALIAH SEIZES THE GOVERNMENT (2Chronicles 22:10-12). (Comp. 2Kings 11:1-3.) (10) But when Athaliah.--See 2Kings 11:1, with which this verse nearly coincides. Destroyed.--So Kings and some Hebrew MSS., and all the versions. Hebrew text, she spake, a mistake of some scribe. All the seed royal.--Even after the massacres described in 2Chronicles 22:1; 2Chronicles 22:8, there would doubtless be left a number of persons more or less nearly connected with the royal family, besides the immediate offspring of Ahaziah, who are, in the first instance, intended by this phrase. . . . Verse 10. - But when Athaliah. For parallel to the end of the chapter, see 2 Kings 11:1-3. The words, of the house of Judah, are here carefully supplied, wanting in parallel.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew When Athaliahוַעֲתַלְיָ֙הוּ֙ (wa·‘ă·ṯal·yā·hū) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 6271: Athaliah -- daughter of Ahab, also three Israelites the mother אֵ֣ם (’êm) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 517: A mother, ) of Ahaziah אֲחַזְיָ֔הוּ (’ă·ḥaz·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 274: Ahaziah -- 'Yah has grasped', the name of several Israelites saw רָאֲתָ֖ה (rā·’ă·ṯāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7200: To see that כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction her son בְּנָ֑הּ (bə·nāh) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 1121: A son was dead, מֵ֣ת (mêṯ) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill she proceeded וַתָּ֗קָם (wat·tā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand to annihilate וַתְּדַבֵּ֛ר (wat·tə·ḏab·bêr) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue all כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every the royal הַמַּמְלָכָ֖ה (ham·mam·lā·ḵāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4467: Kingdom, sovereignty, dominion, reign heirs זֶ֥רַע (ze·ra‘) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity of the house לְבֵ֥ית (lə·ḇêṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Judah. יְהוּדָֽה׃ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites Links 2 Chronicles 22:10 NIV2 Chronicles 22:10 NLT 2 Chronicles 22:10 ESV 2 Chronicles 22:10 NASB 2 Chronicles 22:10 KJV 2 Chronicles 22:10 BibleApps.com 2 Chronicles 22:10 Biblia Paralela 2 Chronicles 22:10 Chinese Bible 2 Chronicles 22:10 French Bible 2 Chronicles 22:10 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Chronicles 22:10 Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah (2 Chron. 2Ch iiCh ii ch 2 chr 2chr) |
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