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A son of Jeroham in Benjamin's genealogy — also the name of the infamous queen of Judah
Son of Jeroham, listed among the heads of Benjaminite families in 1 Chronicles 8. He shares his name with the notorious queen of Judah, though this figure is a distinct individual known only from his place in Benjamin's genealogy.
6 chapters across 3 books
Athaliah is named as Ahaziah's primary counselor — her lineage from Omri is explicitly cited to explain why every piece of advice she gave steered him toward wickedness.
Athaliah Finds Out2 Chronicles 23:12-15Athaliah hears the coronation celebration and rushes to the Temple, only to see the crowned king standing in the very place she thought she had eliminated every rival — her reign is already over.
Temple Renovation Project2 Chronicles 24:4-7Athaliah is invoked as the reason the Temple needs restoring — her sons had broken in and plundered its sacred vessels for Baal worship, leaving God's house in a state of desecration.
Athaliah is actively executing her massacre here — upon seeing her son Ahaziah is dead, she immediately moves to liquidate every remaining royal heir rather than grieve, revealing her ruthless hunger for power.
Like Mother, Like Son2 Kings 8:25-29Athaliah is named as Ahaziah's mother and Omri's granddaughter — her lineage explains exactly why Ahaziah walks in Ahab's ways, as the corruption was literally bred into him.
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