Educator Guide
Athaliah Bible Study Guide
Divided Kingdom · 870 BC – 835 BC (35 years)
Daughter of Ahab; usurped Judah's throne by killing the royal family — only Joash survived.
From the family tree
- Spouse
- Jehoram
- Dates
- 870 BC – 835 BC (35 years)
- Era
- Divided Kingdom
Teaching prompt
Read about Athaliah: "Daughter of Ahab; usurped Judah's throne by killing the royal family — only Joash survived." What does this teach us about God's plan?
Discussion questions
- How does Athaliah's life connect to the promise that leads to Jesus?
- What would you have done in Athaliah's place?
- Which scripture passage about Athaliah stands out most to you, and why?