In this gripping video, delve into the dark and dramatic reign of Athaliah, Queen of Judah. Judah was an ancient kingdom located in the southern part of what is now Israel and the West Bank. It was one of the two kingdoms that formed after the division of the united monarchy of Israel around 930 BCE, the other being the Kingdom of Israel to the north. The capital of Judah was Jerusalem, and the kingdom roughly encompassed the area from Jerusalem southward to the Negev Desert. Today, the historical region of Judah would cover parts of the modern-day central and southern Israel, including the area around Jerusalem, the West Bank, and parts of the Judean Hills.
After the death of Athalia”s son, King Ahaziah, Athaliah ruthlessly seizes power, eliminating all potential royal heirs—except one, Joash, who is hidden away. For six years, she rules Judah with an iron fist, until a daring revolt leads to her downfall and execution. Explore the chilling tale of betrayal, survival, and the ultimate justice that ended Athaliah’s bloody reign.
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