Strong’s H6271

עֲתַלְיָה

Part of speech

Proper Name

Transliteration

`Athalyah

Pronunciation

a-thal-YAH

Definition

Athaliah

Meaning

Athaljah

Usage

Athaliah means "Yahweh is exalted" or "afflicted by Yahweh." In the Bible, Athaliah is primarily known as the daughter of King Ahab and Queen Jezebel of Israel, and the wife of King Jehoram of Judah. She is most infamous for her usurpation of the throne of Judah and her attempt to exterminate the royal line of David.

Bible references

2 Kings 8:26;2 Kings 11:1;2 Kings 11:2;2 Kings 11:3;2 Kings 11:13;2 Kings 11:14;2 Kings 11:20;1 Chronicles 8:26;2 Chronicles 22:2;2 Chronicles 22:10;2 Chronicles 22:11;2 Chronicles 22:12;2 Chronicles 23:12;2 Chronicles 23:13;2 Chronicles 23:21;2 Chronicles 24:7;Ezra 8:7