The reign of Athaliah
When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose and destroyed all the royal offspring. But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Joram, sister..., spanning 6 years associated with Athaliah.
Description
When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she rose and destroyed all the royal offspring. But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah and stole him from among the king's sons who were being put to death, and placed him and his nurse in the bedroom. So they hid him from Athaliah, and he was not put to death. So he was hidden with her in the house of the LORD six years, while Athaliah was reigning over the land. (2KI 11:1-3)
Details
- Type
- Reign
- Person
- Athaliah
- Start
- ~883 BC(3121 AH)
- End
- ~877 BC(3127 AH)
- Duration
- 6 years
- Start Reference
- 2KI 11:1
- End Reference
- 2KI 12:1
Notes
START:[Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p72] END:So he was hidden with her in the house of the LORD SIX YEARS, while Athaliah was reigning over the land. (2KI 11:3) [Shulman date p83] [Ussher date p72]
Historical Dating
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did The reign of Athaliah occur in Bible history?
The reign of Athaliah occurred approximately ~883 BC to ~877 BC. This is 3121–3127 AH (Anno Hominis — years from Creation using the Ussher chronology, where Year 1 = ~4004 BC). This period lasted 6 years.
What does “AH” mean in Bible chronology?
AH stands for “Anno Hominis” (Year of Man), a chronological system that counts years from Creation. Under the Ussher chronology, Year 1 AH corresponds to approximately 4004 BC.