2 Kings 11:1

And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.

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Other Translations for 2 Kings 11:1

BSB
When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs.
AKJV
And when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.
CPDV
Truly, Athaliah, the mother of Ahaziah, seeing that her son was dead, rose up and put to death all the royal offspring.
ERV
Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the seed royal.
NHEB
Now when Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the royal family.
SMT
And Athaliah mother of Ahaziah, and she saw that her son dead; and she will rise and destroy all the seed of the kingdom.

Commentary for 2 Kings 11:1

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Overview of 2 Kings 11:1
Summary
Queen mother eliminates all potential heirs
Place
Judah
Event
Royal family massacred
Estimated Time Period
c. 841 BC
Category
Judgment