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2 Kings, 11

1. And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.

1. When Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah, saw that her son had died, she was determined to wipe out all the descendants of the king.

2. 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 [which were] slain; and they hid him, [even] him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not slain.

2. But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Joram and sister of Ahaziah, took Joash, her nephew, and brought him away from among the king's sons who were about to be killed, and put him with his wet nurse in the bedroom. Thus she hid him from Athaliah, so that the boy was saved.

3. And he was with her hid in the house of the LORD six years. And Athaliah did reign over the land.

3. And Joash remained hidden in the House of Yahweh for six years while Athaliah reigned over the land.

4. And the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the rulers over hundreds, with the captains and the guard, and brought them to him into the house of the LORD, and made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of the LORD, and shewed them the king's son.

4. In the seventh year, Jehoiada the chief priest, summoned the officers of the royal guard and of the Carites to the House of Yahweh. After concluding a pact with them under oath, he showed them the king's son.

5. And he commanded them, saying, This [is] the thing that ye shall do; A third part of you that enter in on the sabbath shall even be keepers of the watch of the king's house;

5. Then he gave them these orders, "One third of your men who come on duty on the sabbath shall guard the king's house,

6. And a third part [shall be] at the gate of Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, that it be not broken down.

6. another third shall be at the foundation gate, and the last third at the back gates. Keep watch continuously.

7. And two parts of all you that go forth on the sabbath, even they shall keep the watch of the house of the LORD about the king.

7. Now about those who come off duty on the sabbath, two divisions of them shall guard the House of Yahweh and surround King Joash.

8. And ye shall compass the king round about, every man with his weapons in his hand: and he that cometh within the ranges, let him be slain: and be ye with the king as he goeth out and as he cometh in.

8. You shall be at his side, each with drawn weapons, and you will kill all who would cross your line. Take care of the king wherever he goes."

9. And the captains over the hundreds did according to all [things] that Jehoiada the priest commanded: and they took every man his men that were to come in on the sabbath, with them that should go out on the sabbath, and came to Jehoiada the priest.

9. The commanders of the guards did what Jehoiada the priest had told them to do and they showed up with all their men, those who were to go off duty on the sabbath as well as those who were to come on duty on that day.

10. And to the captains over hundreds did the priest give king David's spears and shields, that [were] in the temple of the LORD.

10. Jehoiada entrusted to the officers the spears and shields of King David which were in the House of Yahweh.

11. And the guard stood, every man with his weapons in his hand, round about the king, from the right corner of the temple to the left corner of the temple, [along] by the altar and the temple.

11. And then the guards stood from the southern corner of the house to the north, surrounding the altar and the House of Yahweh.

12. And he brought forth the king's son, and put the crown upon him, and [gave him] the testimony; and they made him king, and anointed him; and they clapped their hands, and said, God save the king.

12. Then Jehoiada, the priest, brought out the king's son, crowned him and put the bracelets on him, then proclaimed and consecrated him king. All clapped their hands, shouting and crying out, "Long live the king!"

13. And when Athaliah heard the noise of the guard [and] of the people, she came to the people into the temple of the LORD.

13. When Athaliah heard the noise of the people, she approached the crowd surrounding the House of Yahweh.

14. And when she looked, behold, the king stood by a pillar, as the manner [was], and the princes and the trumpeters by the king, and all the people of the land rejoiced, and blew with trumpets: and Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.

14. The king was standing by the pillar, according to the custom, and the officers and the trumpeters were with him. The people were filled with joy and they were blowing trumpets. On seeing this, Athaliah tore her clothes and cried out, "Treason, treason!"

15. But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds, the officers of the host, and said unto them, Have her forth without the ranges: and him that followeth her kill with the sword. For the priest had said, Let her not be slain in the house of the LORD.

15. Jehoiada the priest commanded the officers, "Surround her and bring her out to the courtyard, and kill anyone who tries to defend her." He gave this order, because he thought, "She should not die in the House of Yahweh."

16. And they laid hands on her; and she went by the way by the which the horses came into the king's house: and there was she slain.

16. They brought her out, and when they reached the palace of the king by the horses' entrance, there they killed her.

17. And Jehoiada made a covenant between the LORD and the king and the people, that they should be the LORD'S people; between the king also and the people.

17. Jehoiada made a covenant between Yahweh and the king and the people so they would be the people of Yahweh.

18. And all the people of the land went into the house of Baal, and brake it down; his altars and his images brake they in pieces thoroughly, and slew Mattan the priest of Baal before the altars. And the priest appointed officers over the house of the LORD.

18. All the citizens went to the temple of Baal and destroyed it. They broke the altars and the images into pieces, and killed Mattan, the priest of Baal, before his altar. Then Jehoiada, the priest, posted guards over the House of Yahweh.

19. And he took the rulers over hundreds, and the captains, and the guard, and all the people of the land; and they brought down the king from the house of the LORD, and came by the way of the gate of the guard to the king's house. And he sat on the throne of the kings.

19. He led the officers, the guards of the king, the Carites guards and the citizens, and they accompanied the king to the palace, passing through the Gate of the Guards. King Joash sat on the royal throne.

20. And all the people of the land rejoiced, and the city was in quiet: and they slew Athaliah with the sword [beside] the king's house.

20. All the citizens were happy and the city was at peace. Now regarding Athaliah, she had died by the sword in the king's palace.

21. Seven years old [was] Jehoash when he began to reign.

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Fußnoten:

11:1-3 - Athaliah, Ahaziah's mother, seizes the throne of Judah after her son's death and attempts to eliminate the entire royal line. However, Ahaziah's son Joash is saved by Jehosheba, highlighting God's sovereign plan to preserve the line of David (see also 2 Samuel 7:12-16 and Matthew 1:6).

11:4-8 - Jehoiada the priest orchestrates a plan to crown Joash king. This alliance between priesthood and royalty symbolizes the cooperation between spiritual and political authority for the good of the people (see also 1 Kings 1:38-40 and Zechariah 6:13).

11:9-12 - Joash is anointed and proclaimed king before the people, marking the end of Athaliah's usurping reign. Joash's coronation shows that God is faithful to His promise to preserve the royal line of David (see also 1 Samuel 10:1 and Psalm 132:11).

11:13-16 - Athaliah is captured and executed, ending her rule of violence and idolatry. Athaliah's downfall highlights God's judgment on those who rule corruptly (see also Proverbs 11:5 and Ezekiel 18:20).

11:17-21 - Jehoiada makes a covenant between God, the king, and the people, restoring the worship of the Lord and destroying the idols of Baal. This symbolizes spiritual renewal and the restoration of the covenant with God (see also Deuteronomy 29:12-13 and 2 Chronicles 23:16).

Verse im Zusammenhang mit 2 Kings, 11:

2 Kings chapter 11 narrates the accession of Queen Athaliah and the preservation of Joash. How does God protect the Davidic lineage? This moving text recounts Athaliah's usurpation of the throne, the secret rescue of young Joash, and his dramatic coronation. The chapter addresses topics such as God's faithfulness to His promises, the role of the priesthood in preserving the covenant, and restoring divine order. The narrative highlights the importance of the messianic lineage. Consider with us five biblical passages that relate to the crucial themes of this restorative chapter.

2 Chronicles 22:10-12: "When Athaliah, Ahaziah's mother, learned that her son was dead, she began to eliminate all the royal descendants of the tribe of Judah. But Jesheba, daughter of King Jehoram, took Joash, one of King Ahaziah's sons, and took him from among the others who were about to be murdered. She put the boy and his nurse in a room. So Jesheba, wife of Jehoiada the priest and sister of Ahaziah, hid Joash from Athaliah, so that she could not kill him." - This passage in Chronicles provides additional details about Joash's rescue, complementing the account in 2 Kings 11.

Psalms 132:11: "The Lord swore an oath to David, a solemn vow that he will not revoke: 'I will place one of your descendants on your throne.'" - This psalm reaffirms God's promise to David, which is at stake during the events of 2 Kings 11 when the Davidic lineage is threatened.

Proverbs 28:2: "When there is rebellion in the land, many are its rulers; but he who has discernment and knowledge maintains order." - This proverb reflects on the situation of political instability described in 2 Kings 11, and how wisdom (like Jehoiada's) can restore order.

Matthew 2:13: "After they left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, 'Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod will look for the boy to kill him.'" - This verse echoes the theme of 2 Kings 11, where a royal child (Joash) is hidden to protect him from being killed by an illegitimate ruler.

Hebrews 11:33-34: "These, by faith, conquered kingdoms, practiced justice, achieved the fulfillment of promises, closed the mouths of lions, put out the power of fire and escaped the edge of the sword; From weakness they drew strength, became powerful in battle and put foreign armies to flight." - This passage celebrates acts of faith like those seen in 2 Kings 11, where Jehoiada and others acted courageously to restore the rightful king.

FAQ:

Who was the only survivor of Ahab's house after Jehu's massacre?

Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah, was the only surviving member of the house of Ahab, and she usurped the throne of Judah after her son's death. (2 Kings 11:1-3)

How was Joash protected from Athaliah?

Joash was hidden by his aunt Jehosheba and her husband Jehoiada the priest to prevent Athaliah from killing him. (2 Kings 11:2-3)

How was Athaliah defeated?

Athaliah was defeated when the priest Jehoiada revealed Joash as king, and Jehoiada’s followers killed Athaliah. (2 Kings 11:13-20)

What happened during the reign of Joash?

During the reign of Joash, the temple was restored, but he turned away from God when Jehoiada died, leading Israel back to idolatry. (2 Kings 11:17-21)

Why was Athaliah considered a usurper of the throne?

Athaliah was considered a usurper because she seized the throne of Judah after the death of her son, killing the other legitimate heirs. (2 Kings 11:1-3)


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