2 Chronicles 22:11

King James Version:

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But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not.

Complete Jewish Bible:

But Y'hoshav'at the daughter of the king took Yo'ash the son of Achazyah, stole him away from among the princes who were being slaughtered, and sequestered him and his nurse in a bedroom. Thus Y'hoshav'at the daughter of King Y'horam, wife of Y'hoyada the cohen and sister of Achazyah, hid him from 'Atalyah, so that he was not killed.

Berean Standard Bible:

But Jehoshabeath daughter of King Jehoram took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Because Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest, was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she could not kill him.

American Standard Version:

But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king’s sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in the bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest (for she was the sister of Ahaziah), hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But Jehoshabeath^{H3090}, the daughter^{H1323} of the king^{H4428}, took^{H3947} Joash^{H3101} the son^{H1121} of Ahaziah^{H274}, and stole^{H1589} him from among^{H8432} the king's^{H4428} sons^{H1121} that were slain^{H4191}, and put^{H5414} him and his nurse^{H3243} in a bedchamber^{{H2315}{H4296}}. So Jehoshabeath^{H3090}, the daughter^{H1323} of king^{H4428} Jehoram^{H3088}, the wife^{H802} of Jehoiada^{H3077} the priest^{H3548},(for she was the sister^{H269} of Ahaziah^{H274},) hid^{H5641} him from^{H6440} Athaliah^{H6271}, so that she slew^{H4191} him not.

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Commentary for 2 Chronicles 22:11

2 Chronicles 22:11 is set within the tumultuous period of the divided kingdom of Israel, specifically focusing on the southern kingdom of Judah. The historical context involves the reign of King Ahaziah, who was killed after a brief rule of one year. Ahaziah's mother, Athaliah, a ruthless and idolatrous queen, sought to eliminate all potential heirs to the throne to secure her own power, leading to the massacre of the royal family.

The verse highlights several key themes: the resilience of the Davidic line, the providence of God in preserving His promises, and the role of courageous individuals in the face of tyranny. Jehoshabeath, also known as Jehosheba, demonstrates remarkable bravery and resourcefulness by rescuing her nephew Joash from the purge. Her actions are crucial, as Joash is the last surviving heir to the throne of Judah. By hiding Joash and his nurse in a bedroom, Jehoshabeath ensures the continuation of the Davidic lineage, which is central to the messianic promise that the Messiah would come from David's line.

This act of heroism is not only a personal risk but also a political one, as Jehoshabeath defies the ruling power to preserve the rightful succession. Her role as both a princess and the wife of Jehoiada the priest underscores the intersection of royal and priestly responsibilities in maintaining the covenantal heritage of Judah. The verse speaks to the importance of faith and loyalty in the face of adversity and the often overlooked contributions of women in the biblical narrative, particularly in the preservation of the messianic line. Joash's survival sets the stage for his later restoration to the throne, which is detailed in the subsequent chapters, emphasizing God's faithfulness to His promises despite human attempts to thwart them.

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H3090
   There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יְהוֹשַׁבְעַת
   Transliteration: Yᵉhôwshabʻath
   Pronunciation: yeh-ho-shab-ath'
   Description: a form of יְהוֹשֶׁבַע; Jehoshabath, an Israelitess; Jehoshabeath.
   
2. Strong's Number: H1323
   There are 499 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בַּת
   Transliteration: bath
   Pronunciation: bath
   Description: from בָּנָה (as feminine of בֵּן); a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively); apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village.
   
3. Strong's Number: H4428
   There are 1922 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מֶלֶךְ
   Transliteration: melek
   Pronunciation: meh'-lek
   Description: from מָלַךְ; a king; king, royal.
   
4. Strong's Number: H3947
   There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: לָקַח
   Transliteration: lâqach
   Pronunciation: law-kakh'
   Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win.
   
5. Strong's Number: H3101
   There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹאָשׁ
   Transliteration: Yôwʼâsh
   Pronunciation: yo-awsh'
   Description: or יֹאָשׁ; (2 Chronicles 24:1), a form of יְהוֹאָשׁ; Joash, the name of six Israelites; Joash.
   
6. Strong's Number: H1121
   There are 3654 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: בֵּן
   Transliteration: bên
   Pronunciation: bane
   Description: from בָּנָה; a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition, etc., (like father or brother), etc.); [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth.
   
7. Strong's Number: H274
   There are 110 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲחַזְיָה
   Transliteration: ʼĂchazyâh
   Pronunciation: akh-az-yaw'
   Description: or (prolonged) אֲחַזְיָהוּ ; from אָחַז and יָהּ; Jah has seized; Achazjah, the name of a Jewish and an Israelite king; Ahaziah.
   
8. Strong's Number: H1589
   There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: גָּנַב
   Transliteration: gânab
   Pronunciation: gaw-nab'
   Description: a primitive root; to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive; carry away, [idiom] indeed, secretly bring, steal (away), get by stealth.
   
9. Strong's Number: H8432
   There are 390 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תָּוֶךְ
   Transliteration: tâvek
   Pronunciation: taw'-vek
   Description: from an unused root meaning to sever; a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre; among(-st), [idiom] between, half, [idiom] (there-, where-), in(-to), middle, mid(-night), midst (among), [idiom] out (of), [idiom] through, [idiom] with(-in).
   
10. Strong's Number: H4191
    There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מוּת
    Transliteration: mûwth
    Pronunciation: mooth
    Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise.
    
11. Strong's Number: H5414
    There are 1816 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: נָתַן
    Transliteration: nâthan
    Pronunciation: naw-than'
    Description: a primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.); add, apply, appoint, ascribe, assign, [idiom] avenge, [idiom] be (healed), bestow, bring (forth, hither), cast, cause, charge, come, commit, consider, count, [phrase] cry, deliver (up), direct, distribute, do, [idiom] doubtless, [idiom] without fail, fasten, frame, [idiom] get, give (forth, over, up), grant, hang (up), [idiom] have, [idiom] indeed, lay (unto charge, up), (give) leave, lend, let (out), [phrase] lie, lift up, make, [phrase] O that, occupy, offer, ordain, pay, perform, place, pour, print, [idiom] pull, put (forth), recompense, render, requite, restore, send (out), set (forth), shew, shoot forth (up), [phrase] sing, [phrase] slander, strike, (sub-) mit, suffer, [idiom] surely, [idiom] take, thrust, trade, turn, utter, [phrase] weep, [phrase] willingly, [phrase] withdraw, [phrase] would (to) God, yield.
    
12. Strong's Number: H3243
    There are 30 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יָנַק
    Transliteration: yânaq
    Pronunciation: yaw-nak'
    Description: a primitive root; to suck; causatively, to give milk; milch, nurse(-ing mother), (give, make to) suck(-ing child, -ling).
    
13. Strong's Number: H2315
    There are 33 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: חֶדֶר
    Transliteration: cheder
    Pronunciation: kheh'-der
    Description: from חָדַר; an apartment (usually literal); ((bed) inner) chamber, innermost(-ward) part, parlour, [phrase] south, [idiom] within.
    
14. Strong's Number: H4296
    There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מִטָּה
    Transliteration: miṭṭâh
    Pronunciation: mit-taw'
    Description: from נָטָה; a bed (as extended) forsleeping or eating; by analogy, a sofa, litter or bier; bed(-chamber), bier.
    
15. Strong's Number: H3088
    There are 26 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהוֹרָם
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôwrâm
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-rawm'
    Description: from יְהֹוָה and רוּם; Jehovah-raised; Jehoram, the name of a Syrian and of three Israelites; Jehoram, Joram. Compare יוֹרָם.
    
16. Strong's Number: H802
    There are 729 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אִשָּׁה
    Transliteration: ʼishshâh
    Pronunciation: ish-shaw'
    Description: feminine of אִישׁ or אֱנוֹשׁ; irregular plural, נָשִׁים;(used in the same wide sense as אֱנוֹשׁ); a woman; (adulter) ess, each, every, female, [idiom] many, [phrase] none, one, [phrase] together, wife, woman. Often unexpressed in English.
    
17. Strong's Number: H3077
    There are 48 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: יְהוֹיָדָע
    Transliteration: Yᵉhôwyâdâʻ
    Pronunciation: yeh-ho-yaw-daw'
    Description: from יְהֹוָה and יָדַע; Jehovah-known; Jehojada, the name of three Israelites; Jehoiada. Compare יוֹיָדָע.
    
18. Strong's Number: H3548
    There are 653 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: כֹּהֵן
    Transliteration: kôhên
    Pronunciation: ko-hane'
    Description: active participle of כָּהַן; literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman); chief ruler, [idiom] own, priest, prince, principal officer.
    
19. Strong's Number: H269
    There are 301 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אָחוֹת
    Transliteration: ʼâchôwth
    Pronunciation: aw-khoth'
    Description: irregular feminine of אָח; a sister (used very widely (like brother), literally and figuratively); (an-) other, sister, together.
    
20. Strong's Number: H5641
    There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: סָתַר
    Transliteration: çâthar
    Pronunciation: saw-thar'
    Description: a primitive root; to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively; be absent, keep close, conceal, hide (self), (keep) secret, [idiom] surely.
    
21. Strong's Number: H6440
    There are 1890 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פָּנִים
    Transliteration: pânîym
    Pronunciation: paw-neem'
    Description: plural (but always as singular) of an unused noun פָּנֶה; from פָּנָה); the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (before, etc.); [phrase] accept, a-(be-) fore(-time), against, anger, [idiom] as (long as), at, [phrase] battle, [phrase] because (of), [phrase] beseech, countenance, edge, [phrase] employ, endure, [phrase] enquire, face, favour, fear of, for, forefront(-part), form(-er time, -ward), from, front, heaviness, [idiom] him(-self), [phrase] honourable, [phrase] impudent, [phrase] in, it, look(-eth) (-s), [idiom] me, [phrase] meet, [idiom] more than, mouth, of, off, (of) old (time), [idiom] on, open, [phrase] out of, over against, the partial, person, [phrase] please, presence, propect, was purposed, by reason of, [phrase] regard, right forth, [phrase] serve, [idiom] shewbread, sight, state, straight, [phrase] street, [idiom] thee, [idiom] them(-selves), through ([phrase] -out), till, time(-s) past, (un-) to(-ward), [phrase] upon, upside ([phrase] down), with(-in, [phrase] -stand), [idiom] ye, [idiom] you.
    
22. Strong's Number: H6271
    There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: עֲתַלְיָה
    Transliteration: ʻĂthalyâh
    Pronunciation: ath-al-yaw'
    Description: or עֲתַלְיָהוּ; from the same as עַתְלַי and יָהּ; Jah has constrained; Athaljah, the name of an Israelitess and two Israelites; Athaliah.