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Jehosheba

A royal princess who hid the infant Joash from Athaliah's slaughter, saving David's line.

Role: Princess of Judah
Lived: c. 9th century BC
Belonged to: Tribe of Judah
Tribe/lineage: Judah
Born: Jerusalem

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 3
Family & lineage
BibleDaughter of Athaliah and Jehoram of Judah.
2 Kings 11:2
↳ Athaliah · Jehoram of Judah
BibleWife of Jehoiada.
2 Kings 11:2
↳ Jehoiada
Tribe & people
BibleOf the tribe of Judah.
2 Kings 11:2

Where in scripture

2 Kings2 Chronicles
2 Kings 11:22 Chronicles 22:11

Family

AthaliahJehoram ofJudahAhaziah ofJudahJehoshebaJehoiadaZZechariah

Places in their life

Jerusalem
Born · Jerusalem (today Jerusalem)
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