2 Kings 11:3 asv — And he was with her hid in the house of Jehovah six years. And Athaliah reigned over the land.

American Standard Version

"And he was with her hid in the house of Jehovah six years. And Athaliah reigned over the land. "

— 2 Kings 11:3, American Standard Version

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2 Kings 11 — Context

1

Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.

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But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king’s sons that were slain, even him and his nurse, and put them in the bedchamber; and they hid him from Athaliah, so that he was not slain;

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And he was with her hid in the house of Jehovah six years. And Athaliah reigned over the land.

4

And in the seventh year Jehoiada sent and fetched the captains over hundreds of the Carites and of the guard, and brought them to him into the house of Jehovah; and he made a covenant with them, and took an oath of them in the house of Jehovah, and showed them the king’s son.

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And he commanded them, saying, This is the thing that ye shall do: a third part of you, that come in on the sabbath, shall be keepers of the watch of the king’s house;

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and a third part shall be at the gate Sur; and a third part at the gate behind the guard: so shall ye keep the watch of the house, and be a barrier.

2 Kings 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 11:3 say?
2 Kings 11:3 in the American Standard Version reads: “And he was with her hid in the house of Jehovah six years. And Athaliah reigned over the land. ”
Where is 2 Kings 11:3 in the Bible?
2 Kings 11:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Kings, chapter 11, verse 3.
Who wrote 2 Kings?
2 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 2 Kings about?
2 Kings carries the divided kingdom from Elijah and Elisha through the fall of both Israel and Judah. Despite the prophets' warnings, both kingdoms decline through idolatry — the north into Assyrian captivity, the south into Babylonian exile — fulfilling the covenant curses.
What are the major themes of 2 Kings?
2 Kings explores themes including Judgment, Exile, Prophets, Covenant Curses, Remnant. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Kings 11:3.
What translation should I read 2 Kings 11:3 in?
2 Kings 11:3 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 Kings 11:3?
2 Kings 11:3 reads (ASV): “And he was with her hid in the house of Jehovah six years. And 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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