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Athaliah

American

[ath-uh-lahy-uh] / ˌæθ əˈlaɪ ə /

Douay Bible, Athalia

noun

(in the Bible) a daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and usurper of the throne of Judah, reigned 842–837 b.c.

Etymology

Origin of Athaliah

From Hebrew ʿăthalyāh, perhaps “God is exalted”

Example Sentences

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Upon the accession of Ahaziah, the next king, the influence of Athaliah is soon recognised.

From Notable Women of Olden Time by Anonymous

The younger princes of Judah were contaminated; and when Jehoshaphat died, this influence of Athaliah was first manifest in the character of Jehoram.

From Notable Women of Olden Time by Anonymous

There is an interruption, by the usurpation of Athaliah, therefore he is anointed.

From The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation by Kerr, James

Athaliah was surprised and overwhelmed and was slain; but she had given Judah six years of unrighteous government.

From Oriental Women by Pollard, Edward Bagby

Then Athaliah rent her clothes, and cried, "Treason, treason!"

From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall

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