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Usurping queen of Judah
Athaliah
Divided Kingdom
Life
Daughter of Ahab and Jezebel; sole reigning queen of Judah, who murdered all the royal heirs (except Joash). Overthrown by Jehoiada the priest after six years.
Key Facts
- Killed in palace coup
- 'Treason! Treason!'
Why this matters
Nearly extinguished the Davidic line; God preserved Joash.