Athaliah
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Athaliah
From Hebrew ʿăthalyāh, perhaps “God is exalted”
Example Sentences
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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
The story of Athaliah forms the subject of one of Racine’s best tragedies.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various
Upon the accession of Ahaziah, the next king, the influence of Athaliah is soon recognised.
From Notable Women of Olden Time by Anonymous
In the "Athaliah," as in the "Esther," Racine introduced the feature of the chorus, a restoration which had all the effect of an innovation.
From Classic French Course in English by Wilkinson, William Cleaver
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
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