Athaliah: Wife of Jehoram, King of Judah

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  1. 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. 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.
  3. When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs. …
  4. Then Jehoiada brought out the king’s son, put the crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and declared, “Long live the king!” …
  5. …and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword at the royal palace.
  6. 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. …
  7. When Athaliah heard the noise of the people running and cheering the king, she went out to them in the house of the LORD. …
  8. …and all the people of the land rejoiced. And the city was quiet, because Athaliah had been put to the sword.