2 Kings 11:3 cpdv — And he was with her for six years, hidden in the house of the Lord. But Athaliah reigned over the land.

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"And he was with her for six years, hidden in the house of the Lord. But Athaliah reigned over the land. "

— 2 Kings 11:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Kings 11 — Context

1

Truly, Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah, seeing that her son was dead, rose up and put to death all the royal offspring.

2

But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, the sister of Ahaziah, taking Jehoash, the son of Ahaziah, stole him away from the midst of the sons of the king who were being killed, out of the bedroom, with his nurse. And she hid him from the face of Athaliah, so that he would not be killed.

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And he was with her for six years, hidden in the house of the Lord. But Athaliah reigned over the land.

4

Then, in the seventh year, Jehoiada sent for and took centurions and soldiers, and he brought them to himself in the temple of the Lord. And he formed a pact with them. And taking an oath with them in the house of the Lord, he revealed to them the son of the king.

5

And he commanded them, saying: “This is the word that you must do.

6

Let one third part of you enter on the Sabbath, and keep watch on the house of the king. And let one third part be at the gate of Sur. And let one third part be at the gate behind the dwelling place of the shield bearers. And you shall keep the watch on the house of Mesha.

2 Kings 11:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Kings 11:3 say?
2 Kings 11:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And he was with her for six years, hidden in the house of the Lord. But 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 (CPDV): “And he was with her for six years, hidden in the house of the Lord. But 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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