Athaliah Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on athaliah bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · 2 Kings 8:18 (KJV)
Whose daughter was Athaliah?
Answer: Ahab's (and Jezebel)
Study note. 2 Kings 8:18 (KJV) — 'the daughter of Ahab was his wife.'
Lesson 2 · 2 Kings 8:26 (KJV)
Whose mother was she?
Answer: Ahaziah king of Judah
Study note. 2 Kings 8:26 (KJV) — 'his mother's name was Athaliah.'
Lesson 3 · 2 Kings 11:1 (KJV)
What did she do when her son died?
Answer: Arose and destroyed all the seed royal
Study note. 2 Kings 11:1 (KJV) — 'destroyed all the seed royal.'
Lesson 4 · 2 Kings 11:2 (KJV)
Who was preserved from her?
Answer: Joash, son of Ahaziah
Study note. 2 Kings 11:2 (KJV).
Lesson 5 · 2 Kings 11:4 (KJV)
How long did Athaliah reign over the land?
Answer: 6 years
Study note. 2 Kings 11:3 (KJV) — 'Athaliah did reign over the land.' (six years; v.4)
Lesson 6 · 2 Kings 11:14 (KJV)
What did Athaliah cry when she saw Joash crowned?
Answer: Treason, Treason
Study note. 2 Kings 11:14 (KJV) — 'Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, Treason, Treason.'
Lesson 7 · 2 Kings 11:16 (KJV)
Where was she taken to be slain?
Answer: Without the ranges, by the horses' entry into the king's house
Study note. 2 Kings 11:15-16 (KJV).
Lesson 8 · 2 Kings 11:15 (KJV)
Whose instructions were followed to remove her?
Answer: Jehoiada the priest's
Study note. 2 Kings 11:15 (KJV) — 'Jehoiada the priest commanded.'
Lesson 9 · 2 Kings 11:18 (KJV)
What house did the people then break down?
Answer: The house of Baal
Study note. 2 Kings 11:18 (KJV).
Lesson 10 · 2 Kings 11:20 (KJV)
What did the city do after Athaliah was slain?
Answer: Was in quiet (rejoiced)
Study note. 2 Kings 11:20 (KJV) — 'the city was in quiet.'
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does athaliah bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?