1). THE USURPING OF THE THRONE BY ATHALIAH AND THE PRESERVATION AND EVENTUAL CROWNING OF THE DAVIDIC HEIR RESULTING IN HER EXECUTION (2 KINGS 11:1). Analysis. a Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the royal seed (2 Kings 11:1). b But Jeho... [ Continue Reading ]
THE REIGN IN JUDAH OF ATHALIAH THE USURPER C. 841-835 BC, OR THE REMARKABLE PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION OF THE DAVIDIC HEIR AND THE REFUTATION OF THE WORSHIP OF THE FOREIGN BAAL (2 KINGS 11:1). On hearing of the death of Ahaziah, king of Judah, at the hands of Jehu, and the overthrowing of the dyna... [ Continue Reading ]
2). THE RENEWING OF THE COVENANTS OF YHWH, THE DESTRUCTION OF THE SANCTUARY OF BAAL, AND THE FINAL OFFICIAL ENTHRONEMENT OF THE DAVIDIC HEIR (2 KINGS 11:17). Athaliah having been disposed of, and the Davidic king having been restored and crowned, we now have a summary of the events that immediately... [ Continue Reading ]