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And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.
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Verse 1 is found in chapter 11 of 2 Kings. Athaliah attempts to destroy Judah’s royal descendants after the death of her son, but Jehosheba rescues Joash and keeps him hidden for six years. The scene presents a direct threat to the continuity of David’s house. While Athaliah appears to control the kingdom, the legitimate heir remains alive in secret. The narrative creates an important theological tension: the promise concerning the Davidic dynasty appears endangered, but the preservation of the child shows that the continuity of the royal line does not depend exclusively on the political ability of those occupying the throne.
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Compare 2 Kings 11:1 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Athalja aber, Ahasjas Mutter, da sie sah, daß ihr Sohn tot war, machte sie sich auf und brachte um alle aus dem königlichen Geschlecht.
Español · RVR1909 Y Athalía madre de Ochôzías, viendo que su hijo era muerto, levantose, y destruyó toda la simiente real.
Español · NTBT Cuando Atalía, madre de Ocozías, vio que su hijo había muerto, se levantó y destruyó a toda la descendencia real.
Français · LSG Athalie, mère d'Achazia, voyant que son fils était mort, se leva et fit périr toute la race royale.
Italiano · DIO1885 OR Atalia, madre di Achazia, veggendo che il suo figliuolo era morto, si levò, e distrusse tutta la progenie reale.
Português · ARC VENDO, pois, Atalia, mãe de Acazias, que seu filho era morto, levantou-se, e destruiu toda a descendência real.
中文 · RCUV 亞哈謝 的母親 亞她利雅 見她兒子死了，就起來剿滅王室所有的後裔。
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