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2 Kings 11:3 And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.

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(Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/2_kings/11.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />He remained hidden with his nurse at the temple of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/2_kings/11.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />Joash remained hidden in the Temple of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/2_kings/11.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he remained with her six years, hidden in the house of the LORD, while Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/11.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/2_kings/11.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years. And Athaliah did reign over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/2_kings/11.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So he was hidden with her in the house of the LORD for six years, while Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/2_kings/11.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />So he was kept hidden with her in the house of the LORD for six years, while Athaliah was reigning over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/2_kings/11.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />So he was hidden with her in the house of the LORD six years, while Athaliah was reigning over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/2_kings/11.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />So he was hidden with her in the house of the LORD six years, while Athaliah was reigning over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/2_kings/11.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />So he was hidden away with her in the house of Yahweh six years, while Athaliah was reigning over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/2_kings/11.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Joash was hidden with his nurse in the house (temple) of the LORD for six years, while Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/2_kings/11.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joash was in hiding with her in the LORD&#8217;s temple six years while Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/2_kings/11.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Joash was in hiding with Jehosheba in the LORD&#8217s temple six years while Athaliah ruled over the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/2_kings/11.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he was with her hid in the house of Jehovah six years. And Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/2_kings/11.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Joash hid in the temple with Jehosheba for six years while Athaliah ruled as queen of Judah. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/2_kings/11.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/2_kings/11.htm">GOD'S WORD&reg; Translation</a></span><br />but was hidden with her in the LORD's temple for six years while Athaliah ruled the country.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/2_kings/11.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For six years Jehosheba took care of the boy and kept him hidden in the Temple, while Athaliah ruled as queen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/2_kings/11.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />So Joash remained hidden with her in the LORD's Temple for six years while Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/2_kings/11.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/2_kings/11.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He hid out with his nurse in the LORD's temple for six years, while Athaliah was ruling over the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/2_kings/11.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He was with her hidden in the house of the LORD six years. Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/2_kings/11.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years. And Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/2_kings/11.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He was with her hidden in Yahweh&#8217;s house six years while Athaliah reigned over the land. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/2_kings/11.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and he is with her, in the house of YHWH, hiding himself, six years, and Athaliah is reigning over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/2_kings/11.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he is with her, in the house of Jehovah, hiding himself, six years, and Athaliah is reigning over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/2_kings/11.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he will be with her in the house of Jehovah being hid six years. And Athaliah reigned over the land.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/2_kings/11.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he was with her six years hid in the house of the Lord. And Athalia reigned over the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/2_kings/11.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he was with her for six years, hidden in the house of the Lord. But Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/2_kings/11.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For six years he remained hidden with her in the house of the LORD, while Athaliah ruled as queen over the land. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/2_kings/11.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />he remained with her six years, hidden in the house of the LORD, while Athaliah reigned over the land.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/2_kings/11.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he was hidden with her in the house of the LORD six years. And Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/2_kings/11.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And he was hidden with her in the house of LORD JEHOVAH for six years, and Thalia reigned over the land.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/2_kings/11.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years; and Athaliah reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/2_kings/11.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And he remained with her hid in the house of the Lord six years: and Gotholia reigned over the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/2_kings/11-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FiLs3w_mMFQ?start=3817" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/2_kings/11.htm">Athaliah and Joash</a></span><br>&#8230;<span class="reftext">2</span>But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way&#183;h&#238; (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">And Joash remained</a> <a href="/hebrew/2244.htm" title="2244: mi&#7791;&#183;&#7717;ab&#183;b&#234; (V-Hitpael-Prtcpl-ms) -- To withdraw, hide. A primitive root; to secrete.">hidden</a> <a href="/hebrew/854.htm" title="854: &#8217;it&#183;t&#257;h (Prep:: 3fs) -- With (denoting proximity). Probably from 'anah; properly, nearness, near; hence, generally, with, by, at, among, etc.">with his nurse</a> <a href="/hebrew/1004.htm" title="1004: b&#234;&#7791; (N-msc) -- A house. Probably from banah abbreviated; a house.">in the house</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah&#183;weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/8337.htm" title="8337: &#353;&#234;&#353; (Number-fsc) -- Masculine shishshah; a primitive number; six (see suws) beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ord. Sixth.">for six</a> <a href="/hebrew/8141.htm" title="8141: &#353;&#257;&#183;n&#238;m (N-fp) -- A year. (in plura or shanah; from shanah; a year.">years</a> <a href="/hebrew/6271.htm" title="6271: wa&#183;&#8216;a&#774;&#183;&#7791;al&#183;y&#257;h (Conj-w:: N-proper-fs) -- Or mathalyahuw; from the same as Athlay and Yahh; Jah has constrained; Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites.">while Athaliah</a> <a href="/hebrew/4427.htm" title="4427: m&#333;&#183;le&#183;&#7733;e&#7791; (V-Qal-Prtcpl-fs) -- A primitive root; to reign; inceptively, to ascend the throne; causatively, to induct into royalty; hence to take counsel.">ruled</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: &#8216;al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications."></a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: h&#257;&#183;&#8217;&#257;&#183;re&#7779; (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land.</a> </span><div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> &middot; <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/22-12.htm">2 Chronicles 22:12</a></span><br />And Joash remained hidden with them in the house of God for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-16.htm">2 Samuel 7:16</a></span><br />Your house and kingdom will endure forever before Me, and your throne will be established forever.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-39.htm">1 Kings 1:39</a></span><br />Zadok the priest took the horn of oil from the tabernacle and anointed Solomon. Then they blew the ram&#8217;s horn, and all the people proclaimed, &#8220;Long live King Solomon!&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-13.htm">2 Samuel 7:13</a></span><br />He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/2-4.htm">1 Kings 2:4</a></span><br />and so that the LORD may fulfill His promise to me: &#8216;If your descendants take heed to walk faithfully before Me with all their heart and soul, you will never fail to have a man on the throne of Israel.&#8217;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-29.htm">2 Samuel 7:29</a></span><br />Now therefore, may it please You to bless the house of Your servant, that it may continue forever before You. For You, O Lord GOD, have spoken, and with Your blessing the house of Your servant will be blessed forever.&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/11-36.htm">1 Kings 11:36</a></span><br />I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-14.htm">2 Samuel 7:14</a></span><br />I will be his Father, and he will be My son. When he does wrong, I will discipline him with the rod of men and with the blows of the sons of men.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-25.htm">1 Kings 8:25</a></span><br />Therefore now, O LORD, God of Israel, keep for Your servant, my father David, what You promised when You said: &#8216;You will never fail to have a man to sit before Me on the throne of Israel, if only your descendants guard their way to walk before Me as you have done.&#8217;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12</a></span><br />And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-1.htm">Matthew 1:1</a></span><br />This is the record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/1-32.htm">Luke 1:32-33</a></span><br />He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!&#8221;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-6.htm">Matthew 1:6</a></span><br />and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah&#8217;s wife,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/3-31.htm">Luke 3:31</a></span><br />the son of Melea, the son of Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/1-17.htm">Matthew 1:17</a></span><br />In all, then, there were fourteen generations from Abraham to David, fourteen from David to the exile to Babylon, and fourteen from the exile to the Christ.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years. And Athaliah did reign over the land.</p><p class="hdg">A.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/22-12.htm">2 Chronicles 22:12</a></b></br> And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/12-8.htm">Psalm 12:8</a></b></br> The wicked walk on every side, when the vilest men are exalted.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/malachi/3-15.htm">Malachi 3:15</a></b></br> And now we call the proud happy; yea, they that work wickedness are set up; yea, <i>they that</i> tempt God are even delivered.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_kings/11-2.htm">Athaliah</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">Athali'ah</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-2.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/2_kings/6-29.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-1.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-30.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-22.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-2.htm">Nurse</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-35.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-36.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/8-26.htm">Reigning</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-47.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/1_kings/22-25.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/2_kings/5-5.htm">Six</a> <a href="/2_kings/10-27.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_kings/11-13.htm">Athaliah</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-13.htm">Athali'ah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-20.htm">Hid</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/9-2.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-20.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-4.htm">House</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-6.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/22-11.htm">Nurse</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-21.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/2_kings/12-1.htm">Reigned</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-21.htm">Reigning</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-22.htm">Ruled</a> <a href="/2_kings/18-30.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/2_kings/13-19.htm">Six</a> <a href="/2_kings/11-6.htm">Temple</a><div class="vheading2">2 Kings 11</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/11-1.htm">Jehoash, being saved by Jehosheba his aunt from Athaliah's massacre,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/11-3.htm">is hidden six years in the house of God</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/11-13.htm">Jehoiada, giving order to the captains, in the seventh year anoints him king</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/2_kings/11-17.htm">Jehoiada restores the worship of God</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-ATF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-300x250-BTF --> <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br /> <!-- /1078254/BH-728x90-BTF2 --> <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/11.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book&nbsp;&#9702;</a>&nbsp;<a href="/study/chapters/2_kings/11.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter&nbsp;</a></tr></table></div><b>And Joash remained hidden with his nurse</b><br>Joash, also known as Jehoash, was the son of Ahaziah, king of Judah. After the death of Ahaziah, his mother Athaliah sought to destroy all the royal heirs to secure her power. Joash's survival was crucial for the Davidic line, which was prophesied to bring forth the Messiah (<a href="/2_samuel/7-12.htm">2 Samuel 7:12-16</a>). His nurse played a vital role in his protection, highlighting the importance of faithful caregivers in God's plan. This act of hiding Joash parallels the preservation of Moses in <a href="/exodus/2-2.htm">Exodus 2:2-3</a>, where God protects His chosen leaders in times of peril.<p><b>in the house of the LORD</b><br>The house of the LORD refers to the temple in Jerusalem, a sacred place where God's presence dwelt among His people. The temple served as a sanctuary for Joash, symbolizing God's protection and provision. This setting underscores the theme of divine refuge found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/psalms/27-5.htm">Psalm 27:5</a>, where God is described as a shelter in times of trouble. The temple's role as a place of safety for Joash also foreshadows the ultimate sanctuary found in Christ, who is our refuge and strength (<a href="/hebrews/6-18.htm">Hebrews 6:18-20</a>).<p><b>for six years</b><br>The six-year period signifies a time of waiting and preparation. Biblically, the number six often represents incompleteness or human effort, as seen in the six days of creation before God's rest on the seventh day. During these years, Joash was being prepared for his future role as king, much like how David was prepared in the wilderness before ascending to the throne. This period of concealment and growth is reminiscent of Jesus' hidden years before His public ministry, emphasizing the importance of God's timing in fulfilling His purposes.<p><b>while Athaliah ruled the land</b><br>Athaliah, the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, was a usurper who ruled Judah with idolatry and tyranny. Her reign represents a period of spiritual darkness and apostasy, similar to the reign of Ahab in Israel. Athaliah's rule is a reminder of the constant battle between the forces of evil and God's sovereign plan. Despite her attempts to eradicate the Davidic line, God's covenant promises remained unbroken, as seen in the eventual rise of Joash to the throne. This narrative echoes the assurance found in <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>, that God works all things for the good of those who love Him, even amidst apparent chaos and evil.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/joash.htm">Joash (Jehoash)</a></b><br>The young heir to the throne of Judah, hidden to protect him from Athaliah's murderous intent.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehosheba.htm">Jehosheba</a></b><br>The daughter of King Jehoram and sister of King Ahaziah, who saved Joash from being killed by Athaliah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/a/athaliah.htm">Athaliah</a></b><br>The mother of Ahaziah, who usurped the throne of Judah and sought to destroy the royal family.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/j/jehoiada.htm">Jehoiada</a></b><br>The high priest who played a crucial role in protecting Joash and later orchestrated his ascension to the throne.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_house_of_the_lord.htm">The House of the LORD (Temple)</a></b><br>The place where Joash was hidden for six years, symbolizing God's protection and presence.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_protection.htm">God's Sovereignty and Protection</a></b><br>God's hand is evident in preserving His chosen leaders, even in dire circumstances. Joash's survival is a testament to God's sovereign plan and protection over His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_faithful_individuals.htm">The Role of Faithful Individuals</a></b><br>Jehosheba and Jehoiada's courage and faithfulness were instrumental in God's plan. Their actions remind us of the impact one can have when aligned with God's purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_the_temple.htm">The Importance of the Temple</a></b><br>The Temple served as a place of refuge and protection for Joash. It symbolizes the importance of God's presence and the sanctuary He provides for His people.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_timing.htm">God's Timing</a></b><br>Joash was hidden for six years, indicating that God's timing is perfect. We must trust in His timing, even when it requires patience and endurance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_threat_of_ungodly_leadership.htm">The Threat of Ungodly Leadership</a></b><br>Athaliah's reign represents the dangers of ungodly leadership. It serves as a warning to seek leaders who honor God and His commandments.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_kings_11.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Kings 11</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/evidence_of_child_hidden_in_temple.htm">2 Kings 11:3: Is there any historical or archaeological evidence that supports a child being hidden in the Temple for six years? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_was_jehoiada_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Jehoiada in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_did_athaliah_miss_joash.htm">2 Kings 11:1: How could Athaliah have overlooked or failed to find Joash if she was determined to kill all royal heirs? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_2_chron._23_1-7_and_2_kings_11_differ.htm">Why do the details in 2 Chronicles 23:1&#8211;7 differ from the parallel account in 2 Kings 11, suggesting possible biblical inconsistencies? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/2_kings/11.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">And he was with her</span>--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, with Jehosheba his aunt. The words "in the house of the Lord" should immediately follow. The Word "hid" is connected with "six years" in the Hebrew, and relates to the infant prince only. Joash was with his aunt "in the house of the Lord"--<span class= "ital">i.e.</span>, in one of the chambers allotted to the priests, perhaps even in the high priest's residence, which may have been within the sacred precincts. Thenius assumes that the statement of Chronicles, that Jehosheba was wife of the high priest, has no other ground than a "traditional interpretation" of these words; and asserts that Jehosheba was herself obliged to share the asylum of the infant prince in order to escape the vengeance of Athaliah. But it is certain that the chronicler had better authority than mere tradition for his important additions to the history of the kings. (See Note on <a href="/2_chronicles/22-11.htm" title="But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not.">2Chronicles 22:11</a>.)<p><span class= "bld">Did reign.</span>--<span class= "ital">Was reigning.</span><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_kings/11.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And he was with her</span> - he, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> Joash, was with her, <span class="accented">i.e.</span> Jehosheba, his aunt - hid in the house of the Lord; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> the temple. We learn from Chronicles (<a href="/2_chronicles/22-11.htm">2 Chronicles 22:11</a>) that Jehosheba was married to Jehoiada, the high priest, and would thus have ready access to the temple. We must suppose that, after a few days' concealment in the "chamber of mattresses," Jehosheba found an opportunity of transferring him, with his nurse, to a chamber in the temple, where he was thenceforward nourished and brought up. There were various chambers in the temple used for secular purposes, as we learn from <a href="/1_kings/6-5.htm">1 Kings 6:5-8</a> and <a href="/nehemiah/13-5.htm">Nehemiah 13:5-9</a>. <span class="cmt_word">Six years</span> (comp. ver. 21 and <a href="/2_chronicles/24-1.htm">2 Chronicles 24:1</a>). <span class="cmt_word">And Athaliah did reign over the land.</span> It is difficult to realize all that this implies. It cannot mean less than that for six years Baalism was triumphant in Judah - the temple was allowed to fall into decay (<a href="/2_kings/12-5.htm">2 Kings 12:5</a>) - a temple to Baal was erected in Jerusalem itself, to supersede the temple of Jehovah (<a href="/2_kings/11-18.htm">2 Kings 11:18</a>), and a high priest appointed to be a rival to the successor of Aaron. Whether persecution was indulged in, as under Jehoram (<a href="/2_chronicles/21-11.htm">2 Chronicles 21:11</a>), is uncertain; but the servants of Jehovah were at any rate under a cloud, slighted, contemned, held as of small account. Perhaps we may conclude, from the position occupied by Jehoiada, and from the powers which he was able to exercise when he determined on revolt (ver. 4; <a href="/2_chronicles/23-1.htm">2 Chronicles 23:1, 2</a>), that Athaliah, during her six years' reign, was to some extent held in check by a Jehovistic party, which she knew to exist, and which she did not dare openly to defy. Thus she left Jehoiada (apparently) in possession of the temple, of its treasures and its armory (ver. 10); she allowed the temple service to continue (<a href="/2_chronicles/23-4.htm">2 Chronicles 23:4-7</a>); she permitted the priests and the Levites to serve in their regular "courses" (<a href="/2_chronicles/23-8.htm">2 Chronicles 23:8</a>); she let the fortress of the eastern city - for the temple was always a fortress - remain in her enemies' hands. Still, the time was evidently one "of trouble, and of rebuke, and blasphemy" the oppressed worshippers of Jehovah were greatly discontented; and the nation generally was ripe for a counter-revolution, so soon as the signal was given by an authority whom they could trust. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/2_kings/11-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">And [Joash] remained</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1463;&#1497;&#1456;&#1492;&#1460;&#1444;&#1497;</span> <span class="translit">(way&#183;h&#238;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fall out, come to pass, become, be</span><br /><br /><span class="word">hidden</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1502;&#1460;&#1514;&#1456;&#1495;&#1463;&#1489;&#1468;&#1461;&#1430;&#1488;</span> <span class="translit">(mi&#7791;&#183;&#7717;ab&#183;b&#234;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2244.htm">Strong's 2244: </a> </span><span class="str2">To withdraw, hide</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with [his nurse]</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1488;&#1460;&#1514;&#1468;&#1464;&#1492;&#1468;&#1433;</span> <span class="translit">(&#8217;it&#183;t&#257;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition &#124; third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_854.htm">Strong's 854: </a> </span><span class="str2">Nearness, near, with, by, at, among</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in the house</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1489;&#1468;&#1461;&#1443;&#1497;&#1514;</span> <span class="translit">(b&#234;&#7791;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1004.htm">Strong's 1004: </a> </span><span class="str2">A house</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1497;&#1456;&#1492;&#1493;&#1464;&#1428;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(Yah&#183;weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for six</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1513;&#1473;&#1461;&#1443;&#1513;&#1473;</span> <span class="translit">(&#353;&#234;&#353;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Number - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8337.htm">Strong's 8337: </a> </span><span class="str2">Six (a cardinal number)</span><br /><br /><span class="word">years</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1513;&#1473;&#1464;&#1504;&#1460;&#1425;&#1497;&#1501;</span> <span class="translit">(&#353;&#257;&#183;n&#238;m)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8141.htm">Strong's 8141: </a> </span><span class="str2">A year</span><br /><br /><span class="word">while Athaliah</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1493;&#1463;&#1506;&#1458;&#1514;&#1463;&#1500;&#1456;&#1497;&#1464;&#1430;&#1492;</span> <span class="translit">(wa&#183;&#8216;a&#774;&#183;&#7791;al&#183;y&#257;h)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw &#124; Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6271.htm">Strong's 6271: </a> </span><span class="str2">Athaliah -- daughter of Ahab, also three Israelites</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ruled</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1502;&#1465;&#1500;&#1462;&#1445;&#1499;&#1462;&#1514;</span> <span class="translit">(m&#333;&#183;le&#183;&#7733;e&#7791;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4427.htm">Strong's 4427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the land.</span><br /><span class="heb">&#1492;&#1464;&#1488;&#1464;&#1469;&#1512;&#1462;&#1509;&#1475;</span> <span class="translit">(h&#257;&#183;&#8217;&#257;&#183;re&#7779;)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article &#124; Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> </span><span class="str2">Earth, land</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_kings/11-3.htm">2 Kings 11:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/2_kings/11-3.htm">2 Kings 11:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/2_kings/11-3.htm">2 Kings 11:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/2_kings/11-3.htm">2 Kings 11:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/2_kings/11-3.htm">2 Kings 11:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/2_kings/11-3.htm">2 Kings 11:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_kings/11-3.htm">2 Kings 11:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_kings/11-3.htm">2 Kings 11:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/2_kings/11-3.htm">2 Kings 11:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/2_kings/11-3.htm">2 Kings 11:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/2_kings/11-3.htm">OT History: 2 Kings 11:3 He was with her hid (2Ki iiKi ii ki 2 kg 2kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_kings/11-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Kings 11:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Kings 11:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_kings/11-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Kings 11:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Kings 11:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>

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