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2 Kings 11 · Grade 3

Six Years in Hiding

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Athaliah was the mother of King Ahaziah. When he died, she tried to destroy the whole royal family. But Jehosheba took baby Joash and hid him with his nurse. He was hidden in God's house for six years while Athaliah ruled.

In the seventh year, Jehoiada the priest called the captains and guards. He showed them the king's son. Guards stood all around the boy. Jehoiada put the crown on him and gave him the law. They made him king. The people clapped and said, Long live the king!

Athaliah heard the noise and came to the temple. She tore her clothes and cried that it was treason. Jehoiada had her led out, and her rule ended. Then Jehoiada made a covenant. The king and people would be the Lord's people. They broke down the house of Baal. Joash was seven years old when he became king.

Memory Verse

“Jehoiada made a covenant between Yahweh and the king and the people, that they should be Yahweh’s people; also between the king and the people.”

2 Kings 11:17 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. Who hid baby Joash?

  2. Whom did Jehoiada call?

  3. What did Jehoiada give Joash with the crown?

  4. What did Athaliah cry?

  5. How old was Joash when he became king?

The Hidden King

Write what happened in each box.

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for keeping me safe. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What did the people promise?
  • How can you thank people who keep you safe?

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