Who was Athaliah in the Bible?
Queen of Judah's reign
The story of Athaliah
In Hebrew: עתליה
Athaliah was a queen of Judah, daughter of Ahab, king of Israel, and Jezebel. According to the Bible, she was married to King Jehoram of Judah and was the mother of King Ahaziah of Judah. After the death of her son, she took the throne and ruled as queen for seven years. Athaliah is known for being one of the most wicked and evil queens in the Bible and is remembered for her attempt to exterminate the royal family of Judah and secure her power. She was eventually overthrown by her grandson, Jehoash, who was crowned king. Athaliah died a violent death, though the exact details are not specified in the Bible.
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Position held
Queen regnant, King of Judah
Date of birth
-897
Place of birth
Samaria
Date of death
-834
Place of death
Jerusalem
Age at death
63
Did you know?
How many times Athaliah was mentioned in the Bible?
Athaliah appears 17 Times in the Bible.
Where is the story of Athaliah begins in the Bible?
Athaliah Genesis 2 Kings, Chapter 8, verse 26.
What is the meaning of the name Athaliah?
God is exalted
What is the origin of the name Athaliah?
Hebrew
Frequently Asked Questions
Athaliah was a queen of Judah, daughter of Ahab, king of Israel, and Jezebel. According to the Bible, she was married to King Jehoram of Judah and was the mother of King Ahaziah of Judah. After the death of her son, she took the throne and ruled as queen for seven years. Athaliah is known for being one of the most wicked and evil queens in the Bible and is remembered for her attempt to exterminate the royal family of Judah and secure her power. She was eventually overthrown by her grandson, Jehoash, who was crowned king. Athaliah died a violent death, though the exact details are not specified in the Bible.
Athaliah was mentioned 17 Times in the Bible.
Genesis 2 Kings, Chapter 8, verse 26.
The mother of Athaliah is Jezebel.
The father of Athaliah is Ahab.
