2 Chronicles 22:12
2 Chronicles 22:12 in Multiple Translations
And Joash remained hidden with them in the house of God for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.
And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.
And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.
And she kept him safe with her in the house of God for six years, while Athaliah was ruling the land.
And they kept Joash hidden with them in God's Temple for six years while Athaliah ruled the country.
And hee was with them hid in the house of God sixe yeeres, whiles Athaliah reigned ouer the land.
And he is with them in the house of God hiding himself six years, and Athaliah is reigning over the land.
He was with them hidden in God’s house six years while Athaliah reigned over the land.
And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.
And he was with them hid in the house of God six years, during which Athalia reigned over the land.
He remained hidden there for six years while Athaliah ruled Judah.
Berean Amplified Bible — 2 Chronicles 22:12
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2 Chronicles 22:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְהִ֤י
אִתָּ/ם֙
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
מִתְחַבֵּ֖א
שֵׁ֣שׁ
שָׁנִ֖ים
וַ/עֲתַלְיָ֖ה
מֹלֶ֥כֶת
עַל
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
וַ/יְהִ֤י
hâyâh
H1961
to be
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
אִתָּ/ם֙
ʼêth
H854
with
Prep | Suff
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
place
Prep | N-ms
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
God
Art | N-mp
מִתְחַבֵּ֖א
châbâʼ
H2244
to hide
V-Hithpael
שֵׁ֣שׁ
shêsh
H8337
six
Adj
שָׁנִ֖ים
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fp
וַ/עֲתַלְיָ֖ה
ʻĂthalyâh
H6271
Athaliah
Conj | N-proper
מֹלֶ֥כֶת
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
land
Art | N-cs
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Chronicles 22:12
וַ/יְהִ֤י
hâyâh
H1961
"to be"
Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms
The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.
Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone
Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.
אִתָּ/ם֙
ʼêth
H854
"with"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew preposition means 'with' or 'near', indicating a close relationship or physical proximity. It's used in Genesis 1:26 to describe God's relationship with humanity, and in many other places to show connection or closeness.
Definition: 1) with, near, together with 1a) with, together with 1b) with (of relationship) 1c) near (of place) 1d) with (poss.) 1e) from...with, from (with other prep)
Usage: Occurs in 787 OT verses. KJV: against, among, before, by, for, from, in(-to), (out) of, with. Often with another prepositional prefix. See also: Genesis 4:1; Genesis 42:32; Numbers 1:5.
בְּ/בֵ֣ית
bayith
H1004
"place"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word for house refers to a dwelling place, including a family home, temple, or even the human body. It appears in various contexts, such as the temple in Jerusalem or the household of a family. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a place of worship or a family's living space.
Definition: nm place, origin, between
Usage: Occurs in 1712 OT verses. KJV: court, daughter, door, [phrase] dungeon, family, [phrase] forth of, [idiom] great as would contain, hangings, home(born), (winter) house(-hold), inside(-ward), palace, place, [phrase] prison, [phrase] steward, [phrase] tablet, temple, web, [phrase] within(-out). See also: Genesis 6:14; Exodus 8:5; Numbers 1:45.
הָֽ/אֱלֹהִ֔ים
ʼĕlôhîym
H430
"God"
Art | N-mp
The Hebrew word for God, elohim, refers to the one supreme God, and is sometimes used to show respect to judges or magistrates. It is also used to describe angels or mighty beings. This word is closely related to the name of the Lord, Yahweh, and is often translated as God or gods in the Bible.
Definition: This name means "gods" (plural intensive-singular meaning), "God" Another name of ye.ho.vah (יהוה "LORD" H3068G)
Usage: Occurs in 2246 OT verses. KJV: angels, [idiom] exceeding, God (gods) (-dess, -ly), [idiom] (very) great, judges, [idiom] mighty. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 22:12; Exodus 3:11.
מִתְחַבֵּ֖א
châbâʼ
H2244
"to hide"
V-Hithpael
To hide means to secrete or withdraw, often for safety or protection. In the Bible, this word is used to describe hiding oneself or being forced into hiding. It appears in various forms, including to hide oneself or to be hidden by someone else.
Definition: 1) to withdraw, hide 1a) (Niphal) to hide oneself 1b) (Pual) to be forced into hiding 1c) (Hiphil) to hide 1d) (Hophal) to be hidden 1e) (Hithpael) 1e1) to hide oneself, draw back 1e2) to draw together, thicken, harden
Usage: Occurs in 33 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] held, hide (self), do secretly. See also: Genesis 3:8; 1 Kings 18:4; Isaiah 42:22.
שֵׁ֣שׁ
shêsh
H8337
"six"
Adj
This Hebrew word means the number six, and is often used in the Bible to describe measurements, like the six days of creation in Genesis 1.
Definition: 1) six 1a) six (cardinal number) 1b) sixth (ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers Aramaic equivalent: shet (שֵׁת "six" H8353)
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: six(-teen, -teenth), sixth. See also: Genesis 7:6; 1 Kings 6:6; Proverbs 6:16.
שָׁנִ֖ים
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fp
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
וַ/עֲתַלְיָ֖ה
ʻĂthalyâh
H6271
"Athaliah"
Conj | N-proper
Athaliah was a name given to several Israelites, including a man and a woman, and it means afflicted of the Lord. One notable Athaliah was the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel, who became queen of Judah and killed many family members.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, only mentioned at Ezr.8.7; father of: Jeshaiah (H3470I) § Athaliah = "afflicted of the Lord" 1) son of Jeroham of the tribe of Benjamin 2) father of Jeshaiah of the sons of Elam who was one of the heads of a family who returned with Ezra from exile 3) the daughter of Ahab and Jezebel and the wife of king Jehoram of Judah; killer of all the members of the royal family of Judah with the exception of one baby named Joash who was hidden by the high priest Jehoiada until 6 years had passed and Jehoiada led the revolution to put him on the throne, overthrowing Athaliah and putting her to death
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Athaliah. See also: 2 Kings 8:26; 2 Chronicles 22:2; Ezra 8:7.
מֹלֶ֥כֶת
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
V-Qal
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
הָ/אָֽרֶץ
ʼerets
H776
"land"
Art | N-cs
The land or earth refers to the soil or ground, and can also mean a country, territory, or region. In the Bible, it is used to describe the earth and its inhabitants, and is often translated as 'land' or 'country'.
Definition: : soil 1) land, earth 1a) earth 1a1) whole earth (as opposed to a part) 1a2) earth (as opposed to heaven) 1a3) earth (inhabitants) 1b) land 1b1) country, territory 1b2) district, region 1b3) tribal territory 1b4) piece of ground 1b5) land of Canaan, Israel 1b6) inhabitants of land 1b7) Sheol, land without return, (under) world 1b8) city (-state) 1c) ground, surface of the earth 1c1) ground 1c2) soil 1d) (in phrases) 1d1) people of the land 1d2) space or distance of country (in measurements of distance) 1d3) level or plain country 1d4) land of the living 1d5) end(s) of the earth 1e) (almost wholly late in usage) 1e1) lands, countries 1e1a) often in contrast to Canaan
Usage: Occurs in 2190 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] common, country, earth, field, ground, land, [idiom] natins, way, [phrase] wilderness, world. See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 18:18; Genesis 42:13.
Study Notes — 2 Chronicles 22:12
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- 2 Chronicles 22:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 22:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 22:12
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 22:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 22:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 22:12
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 22:12
- Sermons on 2 Chronicles 22:12
Context — Athaliah and Joash
10When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah.
11But Jehoshabeath daughter of King Jehoram took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the sons of the king who were being murdered, and she put him and his nurse in a bedroom. Because Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest, was Ahaziah’s sister, she hid Joash from Athaliah so that she could not kill him.
12And Joash remained hidden with them in the house of God for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 12:8 | The wicked wander freely, and vileness is exalted among men. |
| 2 | Psalms 73:18–19 | Surely You set them on slick ground; You cast them down into ruin. How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! |
| 3 | Jeremiah 12:1 | Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? |
| 4 | Habakkuk 1:12 | Are You not from everlasting, O LORD, my God, my Holy One? We will not die. O LORD, You have appointed them to execute judgment; O Rock, You have established them for correction. |
| 5 | Psalms 73:14 | For I am afflicted all day long and punished every morning. |
| 6 | Psalms 27:5 | For in the day of trouble He will hide me in His shelter; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will set me high upon a rock. |
2 Chronicles 22:12 Summary
This verse tells us that Joash, a young king, had to hide in the house of God for six years to stay safe from his grandmother, Athaliah, who wanted to kill him. The house of God was a place of refuge and protection for Joash, just like God is our refuge and strength in times of trouble, as we see in Psalm 46:1. We can learn from Joash's experience that God is always with us and will protect us, even when things seem scary or uncertain. By trusting in God's plan and seeking refuge in Him, we can find peace and safety, just like Joash did (see also Jeremiah 29:11).
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Joash have to hide in the house of God for six years?
Joash had to hide because his grandmother, Athaliah, was trying to kill him to maintain her power over the land, as seen in 2 Chronicles 22:10 where she tried to annihilate all the royal heirs of the house of Judah.
Who helped Joash hide from Athaliah?
Jehoshabeath, the daughter of King Jehoram and the wife of Jehoiada the priest, helped Joash by hiding him in the house of God, as mentioned in 2 Chronicles 22:11.
What does the house of God represent in this verse?
The house of God represents a place of safety and refuge, similar to how God is described as our refuge in Psalm 46:1, where it says 'God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble'
How does this verse relate to God's plan for Joash?
This verse shows how God protected Joash, who was destined to become king, as part of His plan to preserve the royal line of Judah, which is a key part of the larger story of God's covenant with His people, as seen in Genesis 17:1-14 and other passages
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can find refuge in God when I am facing difficult circumstances, just like Joash found refuge in the house of God?
- How can I trust in God's plan for my life, even when things seem uncertain or dangerous, like they did for Joash?
- What are some ways that I can be like Jehoshabeath, helping to protect and care for those who are vulnerable or in need?
- How does this verse remind me of the importance of seeking safety and refuge in God, rather than relying on my own strength or abilities?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Chronicles 22:12
[See comments on 2 Chronicles 22:9].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Chronicles 22:12
And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land. He was with them hid in the house of God.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 22:12
2 Chronicles 22:11 But Jehoshabeath, the daughter of the king, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’ s sons that were slain, and put him and his nurse in a bedchamber. So Jehoshabeath, the daughter of king Jehoram, the wife of Jehoiada the priest, (for she was the sister of Ahaziah,) hid him from Athaliah, so that she slew him not. 2 Chronicles 22:12 And he was with them hid in the house of God six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land. Ver. 11, 12.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 22:12
(12) With them.—With Jehoiada and his wife. Kings, “with her;” LXX., “with him;” Syriac and Arabic, “with her.” (See Note on 2 Kings 11:3.)
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Chronicles 22:12
Verse 12. Hid in the house of God] "In the house of the sanctuary of God." - Targum. Or, as he says on 2 Chronicles 22:11, בקודש קודשיא bekudash kudeshaiya "in the holy of holies." To this place Athaliah had no access, therefore Joash lay concealed, he and his affectionate aunt-nurse. - See on 2Kg 11:1.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Chronicles 22:12
12. with them] i.e. with Jehoiada and Jehoshabeath. In Kings “with her.” in the house of God] “The chamber for beds” (in the palace?) was only a temporary hiding-place.
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Pastor Offers Warning to America on National Day of Prayer by Shane Idleman | Shane Idleman delivers a powerful sermon on the urgent need for revival in the church, emphasizing the spiritual deadness that has crept in due to a lack of the fear of the Lord. H |
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The Fool's Bauble, the Fool's Fiddle by Thomas Brooks | Thomas Brooks warns against the folly of indulging in sin, describing it as the 'fool's bauble' and 'fool's fiddle.' He emphasizes that fools take delight in wickedness, treating s |
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Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God by Jonathan Edwards | The video is a summary of a sermon by Jonathan Edwards titled "Their Foot Shall Slide in Due Time" based on Deuteronomy 32:35. Edwards emphasizes the wrath of God and the impending |