KJV ORIGINAL
And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ 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
After Athaliah murdered most of the royal family to seize power in Judah, the infant prince Joash was secretly rescued by his aunt Jehosheba and hidden in the temple. During these six years (approximately 841-835 BC), the high priest Jehoiada and his wife protected the rightful heir to David's throne while the usurper queen ruled.
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