The meaning of “עֲתַלְיָה”
Understanding ʻĂthalyâh reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
עֲתַלְיָה
or עֲתַלְיָהוּ ʻĂthalyâhûw (ath-al-yaw'-hoo); from the same as עַתְלַי and יָהּ; Jah has constrained Athaliah. - § Athaliah = "afflicted of the Lord" - Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites n pr m 1) son of Jeroham of the tribe of Benjamin 2) father of Jeshaiah of the sons of Elam who was one of the heads of a family who returned with Ezra from exile n pr f 3) the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and the wife of king Jehoram of Judah; killer of all the members of the royal family of Judah with the exception of one baby named Joash who was hidden by the high priest Jehoiada until 6 years had passed and Jehoiada led the revolution to put him on the throne, overthrowing Athaliah and putting her to death
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Devotional Reflection
How does the original Hebrew meaning of 'עֲתַלְיָה' deepen your understanding of 2 Kings 11:3?