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Themes in 2 Kings 11

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Themes in 2 Kings 11

2 Kings 11:1 (show verse)

As soon as Ahaziah's mother Athaliah learned that her son had died, she seized the throne and executed the entire royal bloodline.

Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Evil » Women evil women » General references to
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Homicide » Instances of felonious » Athaliah
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Joash » Hidden » 6 years » By jehosheba
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Athaliah, mother of ahaziah (usurper)
Massacre » Instances of » Royal seed of athaliah
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Queens » Athaliah
Women » For love of sympathy of » Wickedness of
Women » Dress of » Evil
Women » Queens » Athaliah
Women » Rulers' » Athaliah
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

But King Joram's daughter Jehosheba, who was Ahaziah's sister, rescued Ahaziah's son Joash from the group of the king's sons who were being executed and hid him and his nurse in her bedroom, concealing him from Athaliah so he was not put to death.

Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Children » Nurses for
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Israel » Kings of judah » 8 joash, or jehoash (a)
Jehosheba » Daughter of joram
Joash » King of judah
Joash » Hidden » 6 years » By jehosheba
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Athaliah, mother of ahaziah (usurper)
Kings of israel » Kings of judah » 8 joash, or jehoash (a)
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Temple » Solomon's » Chambers of
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:3 (show verse)

So Joash remained hidden with her in the LORD's Temple for six years while Athaliah reigned over the land.

Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Joash » Hidden » 6 years » By jehosheba
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Athaliah, mother of ahaziah (usurper)
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Temple » Solomon's » Chambers of
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:4 (show verse)

But during the seventh year of her reign, Jehoiada went out and called together the rulers of hundreds, the captains, and the guards, and assembled them together inside the LORD's Temple. He made a covenant with them, making them take an oath in the LORD's Temple, and then he revealed the king's son to them.

Armies » March in ranks » Determine royal succession
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Citizens » Loyal » Jehoiada
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Jehoiada » High priest
King » By an oath
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Loyalty » Instances of » Jehoiada
Oath » Jehoida requires an oath from the rulers
Oaths » Of allegiance
Oaths » Used for » Pledging allegiance to sovereigns
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:5 (show verse)

He ordered them:

Armies » March in ranks » Determine royal succession
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Citizens » Loyal » Jehoiada
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
the Levites » Services of » Guarded king's person and house in times of danger
Loyalty » Instances of » Jehoiada
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Palaces » Of kings » Were strictly guarded
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:6 (show verse)

"Here's what we'll do: A third of you will enter here on this coming Sabbath dressed as guardians of the watch for the king's palace, with a third of you at the Sur gate, and a third at the gate behind the guards. Keep watch over the palace and defend it.

Armies » March in ranks » Determine royal succession
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Citizens » Loyal » Jehoiada
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
the Levites » Services of » Guarded king's person and house in times of danger
Loyalty » Instances of » Jehoiada
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Sur » Gate of the temple
Watchman » At the gates of the temple
Watchmen » Were stationed » Around the temple in jerusalem on special occasions
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:7 (show verse)

Two of you who enter here on this coming Sabbath are to stand watch at the LORD's Temple,

Armies » March in ranks » Determine royal succession
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Citizens » Loyal » Jehoiada
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Levites » Loyal to the ruler
the Levites » Services of » Guarded king's person and house in times of danger
Loyalty » Instances of » Jehoiada
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Watchman » At the gates of the temple
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:8 (show verse)

guarding the king and surrounding him with weapons in hand. Whoever comes within range is to be killed. Stay with the king wherever he goes, coming or going."

Armies » March in ranks » Determine royal succession
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Citizens » Loyal » Jehoiada
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Levites » Loyal to the ruler
the Levites » Services of » Guarded king's person and house in times of danger
Loyalty » Instances of » Jehoiada
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:9 (show verse)

So the captains of hundreds did just as Jehoiada the priest ordered. Each one of them assembled his men who were to enter on the Sabbath, along with those who were to leave on the Sabbath, and approached Jehoiada the priest.

Armies » March in ranks » Determine royal succession
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Citizens » Loyal » Jehoiada
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Levites » Loyal to the ruler
the Levites » Services of » Guarded king's person and house in times of danger
Loyalty » Instances of » Jehoiada
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:10 (show verse)

The priest issued King David's personal spears and shields that had been stored in the LORD's Temple to the captains of hundreds.

Armies » March in ranks » Determine royal succession
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Church » Temple
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Citizens » Loyal » Jehoiada
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Levites » Loyal to the ruler
Loyalty » Instances of » Jehoiada
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Shield » Stored in the tabernacle
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For an armory
Temple » Solomon's » Also called temple of the lord
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:11 (show verse)

So the guards stood assembled, every soldier with weapons in hand, surrounding the king from the right side corner of the Temple to the left side corner, including around the altar and the Temple.

Armies » March in ranks » Determine royal succession
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Citizens » Loyal » Jehoiada
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Levites » Loyal to the ruler
Loyalty » Instances of » Jehoiada
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:12 (show verse)

Then he brought out the king's son, put the royal crown on him, presented him with the Testimony, and installed him as king. They anointed him, applauded, and said, "May the king live!"

Anointing » Examples of persons anointed in consecration
Anointing » In consecration » Joash
Armies » March in ranks » Determine royal succession
Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Bible stories for children » David the giant killer 1sa 17 » The boy king who was hid
Church and state » Ecclesiastical power superior to civil » Withdraws support and anoints a successor
Citizens » Loyal » Jehoiada
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Crown » Worn » Kings in person
Crowns » Material
Fatherless » Exemplified » Joash
hands » Clapped together in joy
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Joash » Anointed king by the priest, jehoiada
King » Constitutional restrictions of
King » By proclamation
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Shouting "God save the king"
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Crowning
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Putting into their hands the books of the law
Law » Formed a constitution on which the civil government of the israelites was founded, and according to which rulers were required to rule
Loyalty » Instances of » Jehoiada
Orphan » Instances of » Joash
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
The Nation » Kings » Coronations of
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:13 (show verse)

When Athaliah heard all of the commotion coming from those who were guarding the people, she approached the people who were in the LORD's Temple.

Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Church » Temple
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Joash » Anointed king by the priest, jehoiada
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:14 (show verse)

She looked around and there was the king, standing near a column, as was the royal custom! He was accompanied by the commanding officers, along with trumpeters who stood beside the king. All the people of the land sounded trumpets in their excitement. But Athaliah tore her clothes and bellowed, "It's a plot! A conspiracy!"

Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Crimes » Treason
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Joash » Anointed king by the priest, jehoiada
Kings » Ceremonies at inauguration of » Proclaiming with trumpets
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Music » Instruments of » Trumpet
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Temple » Solomon's » Pillars of
The Nation » Crimes Against » Treason
Treason » Instances of » Of jehoiada against athaliah
Trumpet » At the anointing of kings
Trumpet » Used for » Proclaiming kings
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:15 (show verse)

Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains in charge of the army, "Take her out the back way and execute anybody who follows her," since the priest had also issued this order: "Let's not put her to death in the LORD's Temple."

Armies » Captains of hundreds
Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Captain » Of hundreds
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Joash » Anointed king by the priest, jehoiada
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Temple » Solomon's » Uses of the temple » For refuge
Treason » Instances of » Of jehoiada against athaliah
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:16 (show verse)

So they arrested Athaliah, took her out through the same entrance used by the horses for entering the king's palace, and executed her.

Athaliah » Wife of jehoram, king of judah
Conspiracy » Instances of » Of jehoiada
Israel » Athaliah » Mother
Joash » Anointed king by the priest, jehoiada
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Queens » Athaliah
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada
Treason » Instances of » Of jehoiada against athaliah
Women » Queens » Athaliah
Women » Rulers' » Athaliah
Women » Instances of » Athaliah, in destroying the royal household and usurping the throne
Women » Athaliah

2 Kings 11:17 (show verse)

Then Jehoiada entered into a covenant with the LORD, the king, and the people, that they would live as the LORD's people, and also entered into a covenant with the king and the people.

Covenant » Man's with God
Covenant » Of man with God » Jehoiada and joash
Covenants » Man's with God
Covenants » Illustrative » Of the united determination of a people to serve God
Jehoiada » High priest
Joash » Anointed king by the priest, jehoiada
King » Constitutional restrictions of
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Religious zeal » Instances of » Jehoiada

2 Kings 11:18 (show verse)

Then all of the people of the land entered Baal's temple, tore it down, and broke his altars and his images to pieces, killing Mattan the priest of Baal right in front of the altars. Furthermore, Jehoiada the priest appointed officers to guard the LORD's Temple,

Awakenings and religious reforms » Religious reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehoiada
Baal » An idol of the phoenicians, God of the sun » Destroyed by jehoiada
Iconoclasm » Destroyed by » Jehoiada
Idolatrous » priests » Examples of
Joash » Anointed king by the priest, jehoiada
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Joash or jehoash
Leaders » Corrupt condemned » Idolatrous, examples of
Mattan » A priest of baal killed in the idol's temple at jerusalem
priests » Corrupt condemned » Idolatrous, examples of
religious Reforms » Names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehoiada
Religious » Corrupt condemned » Idolatrous, examples of
Religious » Reforms names of men under whose leadership reforms occurred » Jehoiada
Religious zeal » In punishing evil people » Jehoiada

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Themes in 2 Kings 11

2 Kings 11:1 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:2 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:3 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:4 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:5 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:6 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:7 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:8 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:9 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:10 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:11 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:12 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:13 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:14 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:15 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:16 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:17 (show verse)

2 Kings 11:18 (show verse)

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