Day 1 · Athaliah and Joash
2 Kings 11:1–3
1When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs. 2But Jehosheba daughter of King Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah, and he was not killed. 3And Joash remained hidden with his nurse in the house of the LORD for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
What contrast do you notice between Athaliah’s actions toward the royal children and Jehosheba’s actions in verse 2?
Apply
Jehosheba took a quiet, courageous stand to protect what was good. What is one way you can faithfully protect or care for someone in your care this week?
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