When the messengers returned to King Ahaziah and relayed what Elijah had told them, Ahaziah was angry and sent his captain and 50 soldiers to fetch Elijah. Thus, there must be a cooperative effort between God and the believer to change our hearts. He could have refused audience to the leaders of Judah who brought bad advice. We have had relationships with people that were similargood for a little while, bad for a long while, good for a little while, bad for a long while. He makes things mean more to us in a far deeper and more meaningful way. They were murdering one another's reputations through gossip, and lying to one another using charm and deceit. With evil men persuading him to do wrong, Joash caved to their influence. How can those who treat their fellows with contempt, greed, envy, jealousy, anger, hatred, and revenge, do those things through the week and then come to church services before God, thinking that somehow or another they are not separated from Him? The life of King Ahaziah of Judah is a reminder of the consequences of forsaking the true God and reaping the deadly results. what hope does this give the people of god?, 3.how did god win the first victory over the king of syria for Ahab? The temple was not to be a place of bloodshed. what hope does this give the people of god?, 3.how did god win the first victory over the king of syria for Ahab? Between they seed and her seed. Treason! Officers of the army took her away and killed her. He (messiah) shall crush Thy head and thou shalt bruise His heel. If it were not for a few godly men and women, Satans plan would have been completed. He calls the commanders of the army, some mercenaries, and also the palace guard to the temple and challenges them as act act of obedience to God to protect the infant king. Answer Athaliah was queen of Judah from 841835 BC and the only female monarch to sit on Davids throne in biblical history. We have choices. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift." This king introduced forms of worship that violated the commandment of the Lord. While the power-seeking Athaliah was in the act of killing her own grandsons,Jehosheba, half-sister of Ahaziah, stole the orphaned Joash and hid him and his nurse in a bedroom. Athaliah was used by Satan to kill off the blood line to Jesus Christ in direct response to Genesis 3:15, I will put enmity between these and the woman. The Life of Ruth - 5 Essential Faith Lessons, The Greatest Villain - King Nebuchadnezzar, Why Everyone Should Know about Joash, the Boy-King Who Survived a Massacre. Of him God says, And he did evil in the sight of the Lord and walked in the way of his father and in the way of his mother and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin. Answer Athaliah was queen of Judah from 841835 BC and the only female monarch to sit on Davids throne in biblical history. Why do it? We have compiled these articles to help you study those whom God chose to set before us as examples in His Word. It is a bald-faced lie! 31:31-34, Just as Noahs world came to an end, so the heavens and earth, which are nowthe world that now is (II Pet. WebAthaliah, instead of yielding to the storm, or merely standing on the defensive, resolved to become the assailant, and strike before any plans could be formed against her. Maintaining that fellowship is not always easy because of the prejudices that we bring with us due to the traditions of our human cultures. She rent her clothes. Joash had been under the guidance of godliness long enough that he would have known idol worship was wrong. 1. The life of King Ahaziah of Judah is a reminder of the consequences of forsaking the true God and reaping the deadly results. This king introduced forms of worship that violated the commandment of the Lord. 2. Gods response to this evil was to allow it to exist only a limited number of years, ending in destruction by a flood of waters. WebAthaliahs reaction is to kill her entire family. 22:52, 53 ). destroyed all the seed royalall connected with the royal family who might have urged a claim to the throne, and who had escaped the murderous hands of Jehu (2Ch 21:2-4; 22:1; 2Ki 10:13, 14). Shed love to tell you about it over a steaming cup of cappuccino. WebAs John 14 tells us, the Spirit shall be with you and in you. The goodness of God by His Spirit leads us to repentance (Romans 2:4). We sometimes say with tongue in cheek, God works in mysterious ways. This was true for the boy-king Joash of the royal line of Judah. Answer Athaliah was queen of Judah from 841835 BC and the only female monarch to sit on Davids throne in biblical history. But the high places were not taken away (2 Kings 12:3). As by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.Rom. Noah was a just man, and perfect in his generation, and Noah walked with God. (Gen. 6:8,9) Because of his faith, God took Noah into his confidence, outlining what he had to do so that he and his family would survive the great Flood which would come upon the earth to destroy the wicked order then existing. In the absence of her son, hers was probably the chief anthority at Jerusalem. He wants to have a marriage with someone like Himwho thinks as He does, whom He can really be "one" with. He sent prophets to steer him back to do right. WebAs John 14 tells us, the Spirit shall be with you and in you. But Jehoram was wounded in the battle, and went to recover at Jezreel. As by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned.Rom. We know that "evil communication [company, NKJV] corrupts good manners" (I Corinthians 15:33, KJV). WebAs "usurper queen", [8] Athaliah used her power to establish the worship of Baal in Judah. Between they seed and her seed. for his mother was his counselor to do wickedly", Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. They hide Jehoash in the temple for six years while Athaliah reigns as queen, always keeping guard. Lack of maintenance caused the temple to fall into disrepair. We might say our character away from church, out of the eyesight of God's people, must reflect what we profess to believe. Ahaziahs brothers had been slain by the Arabs (2Chronicles 21:17); and his kinsmen by Jehu (2Kings 10:14). What the Bible says about The influences in our lives matter. John W. Ritenbaugh She rent her clothes. He reveals to us the true Christ, His law, and what the purpose of life is. Joash had ruled Judah for 40 years. They formed a ring all around the young king Joash and put the royal crown on him. We cannot afford to allow the carnal nature in us (it is still there even after conversion, as Paul said that sin was still in him; Romans 7:14-25) to gain the upper hand and prevent us from working and building on this relationship. It was a courageous act for which she risked her life and the lives of all those connected with her. Give us ears to hear. He could have purged the land from all idols and all high places of worship. Your throne shall be established forever 2 Sam 7:16 ESV. What the Bible says about The Apostle Peter alluded to these events, saying, The patience of God was waiting in the days of Noah while an ark was being prepared in which a few, that is, eight persons were carried safely through the water. (I Pet. Anything which takes a higher position in our lives than our allegiance to God is an idol. The Captains Put Down the Reign of Athaliah (2 Kings 11:15-16). He calls the commanders of the army, some mercenaries, and also the palace guard to the temple and challenges them as act act of obedience to God to protect the infant king. After her sons brief rule, she kills the remaining members of the dynasty and reigns for six years, when she is overthrown. In addition, other members of Athaliahs family became his counselors. The Lord did see. Ahaziah saw his uncle being shot by Jehu, with a bow. Repentance leads back to relationship with God. However, they could never sustain it. Gods response to sin provides a valuable and lasting lesson demonstrating the consequences of disobedience, thus ensuring that the mistakes of the past might not be repeated. His plan was for Jesus to be heir to Davids throne. Real Questions. of Web1. Possibly those whom she slew were Jorams children by another wife; of which See Poole "2 Kings 1:2". By her ambition and her cruelty she now shows herself a worthy daughter of Jezebel. Gods response to sin was not only immediate upon Adam, but far-reaching as wella sentencing from which none of Adams children escaped. But sometimes, we who know better act as though it all depended on God. But Gideon died, and the country went downhill. That is how the breach, the separation, between God and man will be healed. The people with whom Joash surrounded himself impacted the entire kingdom. WebStudy with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like 1.why did god send Elijah to a widow in sidon when the brook cherith dried up?, 2.when Elijah flees to mount siani, he hesrs directly from god, who speaks in a "still small voice." In its place will be brought forth the new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.II Pet. Throughout the tangled history of Israel and Judahs kings and kingdoms, God did indeed work in mysterious ways. Gods response to sin was not only immediate upon Adam, but far-reaching as wella sentencing from which none of Adams children escaped. In the absence of her son, hers was probably the chief anthority at Jerusalem. Ahaziahs mother, Athaliah was his counsellor to do wickedly (2 Chron. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the Word of God. WebAthaliah reacted to what she saw (2 Kings 11:14). God sent prophets to pull Joash back from sliding into the same sins as his forefathers committed. So God calls and opens up the mind, working with us by His Spirit in a way that He never did before. omit it.). WebAthaliahs reaction is to kill her entire family. Sometimes, Israel's attitude toward God was good, and He delighted in it. She so commands the palace guard that her dead sons children and grandchildren are wiped out, save for her infant grandson Joash, who is saved by an aunt (who herself may have been killed) who hides him with his wet nurse. The Lord sent His prophet, Elijah, to confront the messengers and give them Gods message for King Ahaziah: he would never recover from his injuries and would die in his bed. Whenever Gods people leave a crack open to sin inevitably that sliver allows Satan to sneak his temptations inside. This beautiful symbol is a reminder that God has promised to make a New Covenant with all mankind including Adam, through which they may regain life and perfection. The practice of walking in the light makes perfect. WebStudy with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like 1.why did god send Elijah to a widow in sidon when the brook cherith dried up?, 2.when Elijah flees to mount siani, he hesrs directly from god, who speaks in a "still small voice." Her son.Ahaziah (2Kings 9:27). Thus Athaliah secures power for herself. This article is part of our People from the Bible Series featuring the most well-known historical names and figures from Scripture. The command of Jehoiada (2 Kings 11:15) Follow her outside the ranges. Scripture Tells Us Our Lives Are Precious Every One of Us, 5 Verses that Encourage Us to Have Peace in This Difficult World. Intermarriage between Israelite and Judean royalty added a twisted mess of seriously bad branches toJoashs family tree. While the power-seeking Athaliah was in the act of killing her own grandsons, Jehosheba, half-sister of Ahaziah, stole the orphaned Joash and hid him and his nurse in a bedroom. Salem Media Group. So God calls and opens up the mind, working with us by His Spirit in a way that He never did before. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. WebAs "usurper queen", [8] Athaliah used her power to establish the worship of Baal in Judah. what hope does this give the people of god?, 3.how did god win the first victory over the king of syria for Ahab? As it pertains to us, what we see in Isaiah is that there must be a relationship between worshipping God and our character in its practical aspect out on the streets, in our homes, in the way that we conduct business. To reconcile this story in 2 chronicles 22 with the one in 2 Kings 9, the narrative goes as follows: Ahaziah, after being wounded near Ibleam, changed his course of flight, choosing, instead the mountainous terrain to the south, the level plain toward Megiddo. But like David, who recognized his sin, God restores repentant hearts. The Queen Mother Athaliah decided to get rid of the entire royal line and take the crown herself. Joash established a voluntary donation system which provided abundantly for the necessary restoration. and God removes the fault so that we can do our part! The command of Jehoiada (2 Kings 11:15) Follow her outside the ranges. Of him God says, And he did evil in the sight of the Lord and walked in the way of his father and in the way of his mother and in the way of Jeroboam the son of Nebat, who caused Israel to sin. . . Instead, the king rebelled against God. Moreover, Jesus had every rightas God in the flesh, to whom the Father had committed all judgment ( John 5:22 )to condemn her to death, but He shows mercy. He didnt need to listen. She rushed to stop the rebellion, but was captured and executed. Bible How did Ahaziahs wickedness lead to his death? 3:20, Wilsons Diaglott) This was the ending of the world that then was.II Pet. Leviticus 19:2 tells us that we are to be holy because He is holy, and that is what this fellowship is doing, equipping us for holiness on a day-to-day basis. O Lord, we feel very keenly this morning the words of the apostles when they said to your beloved Son, where else shall I go for You alone have the words of life, and so this morning we come to you looking for Your words of life. Athaliah was used by Satan to kill off the blood line to Jesus Christ in direct response to Genesis 3:15, I will put enmity between these and the woman. WebAthaliah reacted to what she saw (2 Kings 11:14). While the power-seeking Athaliah was in the act of killing her own grandsons, Jehosheba, half-sister of Ahaziah, stole the orphaned Joash and hid him and his nurse in a bedroom. When the messengers returned to King Ahaziah and relayed what Elijah had told them, Ahaziah was angry and sent his captain and 50 soldiers to fetch Elijah. Joash the king of Israel reigned from 798-782 BC. These hybrid offspring were wicked and did evil, and filled the earth with violence. Six years later, Athaliah was surprised when Jehoiada revealed that Jehoash lived and proclaimed him king of Judah. Christ Covenant Church, https://cdn.christcovenant.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/10095638/180708-AM-Ahaziah-and-Athaliah.mp3. The covenant is renewed between God, the king, and the people; and Baals worship is destroyed: the king is set on his throne, 2 Kings 11:17-21. i.e. See what over 150,000 subscribers are already receiving each day. John W. Ritenbaugh WebOnce in power, Athaliah attacked the Yahwist priestly party who were behind the attempted coup in Judah and the successful one in Israel. God will forgive their iniquity and remember their sins no more.Jer. The Lord sent His prophet, Elijah, to confront the messengers and give them Gods message for King Ahaziah: he would never recover from his injuries and would die in his bed. Founder and CEO (Read Part 4). (Gen. 3:22-24) It was not long before the reality of death became evident when Cain slew Abel in a fit of passion. (From Forerunner Commentary). In the future world, Gods response to righteousness will bring blessings, life, and peace. The army of the Syrians left him severely injured. Destroyed all the seed royal.The seed of the kingdom (see margin) means all who might set up claims to the succession. Joash did right in Gods eyes for as long as Jehoiada lived, but he allowed sacrifices and burned incense in places God did not honor. Sylvia is co-author of a devotional book and her writing is included in several book compilations. That is how atonement is made. He did not respond to their prayers. Ahaziah also died after a short reign, leaving no one in the immediate royal family left to take the throne. It is a wonderful system. Zechariahs reprimand didnt sit well with Joash.