2 Chronicles Chapter 23

Athaliah's Usurpation

Old Testament Unknown Verses 2 Chronicles

Chapter Summary

Athaliah seizes power and kills the royal family

Key Verses

2 Chronicles 23:1 2 Chronicles 23:11 2 Chronicles 23:21

Scripture Content

In the seventh year Jehoiada took courage and entered into a covenant with the commanders of hundreds, Azariah the son of Jeroham, Ishmael the son of Jehohanan, Azariah the son of Obed, Maaseiah the son of Adaiah, and Elishaphat the son of Zichri. And they brought out the king's son and put the crown on him.

Themes & Topics

Coup Covenant Royal Restoration Courage