2 Kings 11:2 Meaning and Explanation
“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.”
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Read Full Chapter →Jehosheba rescues the infant prince Joash from the massacre and hides him from Athaliah.
What Does 2 Kings 11:2 Mean?
One word turns the story: 'But.' Jehosheba, a royal daughter and sister of the slain king, snatches the baby Joash from among the doomed princes and conceals him with his nurse. A single act of courage preserves the one heir Athaliah meant to destroy, the surviving spark of David's line.
God's promises are often kept through the quiet bravery of one faithful person. While a queen wields terror, an aunt wields love, and love prevails. The infant hidden away is a sign that no power on earth can finally extinguish what God has purposed. Through the smallest, most vulnerable life, the great promise is carried forward.
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What does 2 Kings 11:2 mean?
Jehosheba rescues the infant prince Joash from the massacre and hides him from Athaliah.