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2 Chronicles 22:11

2 Chronicles 22:12 cpdv — Therefore, he was with them, hidden in the house of God, for six years, while Athaliah reigned over the land.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, he was with them, hidden in the house of God, for six years, while Athaliah reigned over the land. "

— 2 Chronicles 22:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Chronicles 22 — Context

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Also, while he himself was seeking Ahaziah, he found him to be hiding in Samaria. And having been led to him, he killed him. And they buried him, because he was the son of Jehoshaphat, who had sought the Lord with all his heart. But there was no longer any hope that someone from the stock of Ahaziah would reign.

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For indeed, his mother, Athaliah, seeing that her son had died, rose up and killed the entire royal stock of the house of Jehoram.

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But Jehosheba, the daughter of the king, took Joash, the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from the midst the king’s sons when they were being slain. And she hid him with his nurse in a bedroom. Now Jehosheba, the one who had hidden him, was the daughter of king Jehoram, and the wife of the high priest Jehoiada, and the sister of Ahaziah. And because of this, Athaliah did not kill him.

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Therefore, he was with them, hidden in the house of God, for six years, while Athaliah reigned over the land.

2 Chronicles 22:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Chronicles 22:12 say?
2 Chronicles 22:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, he was with them, hidden in the house of God, for six years, while Athaliah reigned over the land. ”
Where is 2 Chronicles 22:12 in the Bible?
2 Chronicles 22:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Chronicles, chapter 22, verse 12.
Who wrote 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 2 Chronicles about?
2 Chronicles narrates Solomon's reign and the kings of Judah down to the exile, with particular emphasis on the temple and faithful worship. It ends with Cyrus's decree authorizing the return — a note of hope for a people just home from Babylon.
What are the major themes of 2 Chronicles?
2 Chronicles explores themes including Temple, Worship, Faithful Kings, Reform, Return. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Chronicles 22:12.
What translation should I read 2 Chronicles 22:12 in?
2 Chronicles 22:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Chronicles 22:12?
2 Chronicles 22:12 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, he was with them, hidden in the house of God, for six years, while Athaliah reigned over the land. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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