The Queen Who Killed Her Own Family: Shocking Story of Athaliah (Jezebel's Daughter)

What kind of person murders almost their entire family just to stay in power?

In this video, we dive into one of the darkest and most shocking stories in the Bible: Queen Athaliah – the only woman who ever ruled Judah, the daughter of Jezebel, and the queen who ordered the slaughter of the royal heirs… her own grandchildren included.

But this isn’t just ancient “Bible true crime.” Behind the blood and betrayal is a much bigger story about God’s promise to David, a hidden baby king, and how God overthrew a murderous queen through the quiet courage of a few faithful people.

🔍 In this video, you’ll discover:

Who Athaliah was and how Jezebel’s influence shaped her
How a political marriage brought Baal worship into the house of David
Why Athaliah tried to wipe out the entire royal family of Judah
The daring rescue of baby Joash and how he was hidden in the temple for six years
How God used Jehosheba and Jehoiada the high priest to protect the Davidic line
The dramatic moment Joash is crowned and Athaliah screams “Treason!”
What her downfall teaches us about power, idolatry, and God’s justice
How this story points forward to Jesus, the true Son of David
This chapter of Scripture reads like a political thriller—but it’s also a powerful reminder that even when evil sits on the throne, God’s promises are never truly in danger.

✝️ Reflection questions:

What does Athaliah’s story reveal about the dangers of unchecked power and idolatry?
Where do you see “hidden” faithfulness in your life that God might be using more than you realize?
How does this story deepen your confidence in God’s promises, even when things look dark?
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