The Brutal Queen of Judah (Level 3 | 134)

We delve into the tumultuous reign of Athaliah, the brutal queen of Judah. Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab, seizes power through a bloody coup, murdering her own grandchildren to secure the throne. But God's covenant with David endures as young Joash, the rightful heir, is hidden in the Temple for six years. The episode explores themes of idolatry, political intrigue, and divine preservation as Jehoiada the priest orchestrates Joash's dramatic coronation and Athaliah's downfall. This tale of treachery, faith, and redemption offers powerful insights into God's faithfulness and the importance of righteous leadership.Support the showRead along with us in the Bible Brief App! Try the Bible Brief book for an offline experience!Get your free Bible Timeline with the 10 Steps: Timeline LinkSupport the show: Tap here to become a monthly supporter!Review the show: Tap here!Want to go deeper?...Download the Bible Brief App!iPhone: App Store LinkAndroid: Play Store LinkWant a physical book? Check out "Bible Brief" by our founder!Amazon: Amazon LinkWebsite: biblebrief.orgInstagram: @realbiblebriefX: @biblebriefFacebook: @realbiblebriefEmail the Show: [email protected] to learn the Bible languages (Greek & Hebrew)? Check out our partner Biblingo (and use our link/code for a discount!): https://biblin...