2 Chronicles 22:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And he stayed hidden with them in God's temple for six years, while Athaliah ruled over the country.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how young Prince Joash was secretly protected in the temple for six years while his wicked grandmother Athaliah illegally ruled the kingdom.

📚 Historical Context

In the history of Judah, King Ahaziah was killed, and his mother Athaliah seized power by attempting to eliminate the entire royal family to secure her throne. Joash, Ahaziah's young son, was hidden in the Temple of God by the priest Jehoiada to protect him from Athaliah's violent purge. For six years, Joash remained in hiding while Athaliah ruled as queen over the land.

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