2 Kings 11:2
“But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king's sons which were slain; and they hid him, even him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not slain.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Joram,.... Not by Athaliah, but another woman; for an high priest, as her husband…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Jehosheba ... sister of Ahaziah - “Half-sister,” according to Josephus - daughter of Joram, not by Athaliah, but by…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Daughter of - Joram, sister of Ahaziah - It is not likely that Jehosheba was the daughter of Athaliah; she was sister,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17142 Kings 11:1-3
God had assured David of the continuance of his family, which is called his ordaining a lamp for his anointed; and this…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
But Jehosheba Called in 2Ch 22:11 Jehoshabeath. She was only half sister to Ahaziah, and not the daughter of Athaliah.…
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