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Joash of Judah
Hidden as an infant from Athaliah, he was crowned as a boy and repaired the Temple.
What we know — and how we know it
Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1
Life, role & deeds
BibleThe boy-king hidden from Athaliah and crowned at seven, who repaired the Temple but turned away after the priest Jehoiada died.
2 Kings 11:21–12:16
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Athaliah
Where in scripture
2 KingsJehoash was seven years old when he began to reign.
2 Kings 11:21 — Seven years old when he began to reign
Scripture quotations are from the World English Bible, a public-domain translation.
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