Athaliah

Athaliah was queen of the Southern Kingdom of Judah from around 845 to 840 BC. Her reign was the result of a bloody coup d’état. The Bible writers portray a negative picture of Athaliah; she was violent and encouraged the worship of Baal.

The Name Athaliah

Related Bible passages

2 Kings 8.26 2 Kings 11 2 Chronicles 22 2 Chronicles 24.7

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