#jehosheba

[spaceediasporaa]

I really do wish they explored race more in the testaments than simply having paula make racist remarks towards agnes, and I think it would really make jehosheba a much more compelling character outside just having “the girl with dark skin is super mean” trope.

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okay because the names kinda interested me and i love biblical references

so Shunammite is named after the Woman of Shunem in 2 Kings chapter 8 who is a very hospitable childless woman who goes as far as to convince her husband to make a room for the prophet Elisha on their roof and God rewards her with a son who Elisha later ressurects.

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and Jehosheba is the stepdaughter to tyrannical Queen Athaliah who murdered every single male heir between her and the throne of Judah after her son died. Jehosheba managed to save one of her nephews and hid him in the Temple with the help of her husband the High Priest for seven years.

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edit because i just saw that Hulda is also a biblical figure.

Hulda named after the prophetess Huldah who prophesized the destruction of Judah that would come after King Josiah's death because the kings before and after him turned against God.

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now Margaret Atwood probably named them like this to mean something, but i have only read the plot summary of the book. Anyways, the Shunammite recieved what she wanted after graciously hosting Elisha and the plot summary says Shu gets her period and marries a widowed Judd (who kills his wives) so maybe she will get hers in the next two episodes or even season 2.

now Jehosheba might help hide someone with the help of her husband(?) or maybe her Marthas.

we know very little of Huldah and they describe her husband more than her which fits Hulda's character. but seeing Hulda's arc is to expose Dr. Groves' abuse and be the canary in the goldmine for Agnes and what causes the destruction of false illusion of peace and safety for the girls and possibly be one of the pieces to bring about the fall of Gilead, kinda like Huldah heralding the destruction of Judah by telling Josiah when it will happen.

but tv writers as of late have been slacking off and falling victim to their own hubris in a lot of media and this could mean nothing and Margaret Atwood could be as consulted as GRRM was in House of the Dragon s2.

[valkyries-things]

JEHOSHEBA // PRINCESS OF JUDAH

“She is a figure in the Hebrew Bible. She was the daughter of King Jehoram of Judah, sister to King Ahaziah of Judah and wife of Jehoiada the priest. She was a daughter of Jehoram, but not necessarily of Athaliah. After the death of Ahaziah, his mother, Athaliah, made herself Queen of Judah and ordered the execution of all members of the royal family that could claim the throne. However, according to 2 Kings 11:2, Jehosheba saved from the massacre her infant nephew Jehoash, Ahaziah's son and Athaliah's grandson. Jehosheba and Jehoiada hid him in the Temple for six years. In the seventh year, Jehoiada and the other priests devised a plan to reestablish the Davidic line in Judah through the coronation of Jehoash (aged seven).”

(print is “Joash is rescued by his aunt Jehosheba” by Harmen Jansz Muller)

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Joash made king and the wicked queen Athaliah killed

1 When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she proceeded to destroy the whole royal family. 2 But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Jehoram] and sister of Ahaziah, took Joash son of Ahaziah and stole him away from among the royal princes, who were about to be murdered. She put him and his nurse in a bedroom to hide him from Athaliah; so he was not killed. 3 He remained hidden with his nurse at the temple of the Lord for six years while Athaliah ruled the land.4 In the seventh year Jehoiada sent for the commanders of units of a hundred, the Carites and the guards and had them brought to him at the temple of the Lord. He made a covenant with them and put them under oath at the temple of the Lord. Then he showed them the king’s son. 5 He commanded them, saying, “This is what you are to do: You who are in the three companies that are going on duty on the Sabbath—a third of you guarding the royal palace, 6 a third at the Sur Gate, and a third at the gate behind the guard, who take turns guarding the temple— 7 and you who are in the other two companies that normally go off Sabbath duty are all to guard the temple for the king. 8 Station yourselves around the king, each of you with weapon in hand. Anyone who approaches your ranks is to be put to death. Stay close to the king wherever he goes.” 9 The commanders of units of a hundred did just as Jehoiada the priest ordered. Each one took his men—those who were going on duty on the Sabbath and those who were going off duty—and came to Jehoiada the priest. 10 Then he gave the commanders the spears and shields that had belonged to King David and that were in the temple of the Lord. 11 The guards, each with weapon in hand, stationed themselves around the king—near the altar and the temple, from the south side to the north side of the temple.12 Jehoiada brought out the king’s son and put the crown on him; he presented him with a copy of the covenant and proclaimed him king. They anointed him, and the people clapped their hands and shouted, “Long live the king!” — 2 Kings 11:1-12 | New International Version (NIV) Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® All rights reserved worldwide. Cross References: Exodus 8:3; Exodus 25:16; Exodus 31:8; Numbers 27:16-17; Judges 9:5; 2 Samuel 8:7; 2 Samuel 8:18; 2 Samuel 20:23; 1 Kings 2:44; 2 Kings 11:19; 2 Kings 12:1; 1 Chronicles 9:25; 1 Chronicles 18:7; 2 Chronicles 23:8

[lauralzielke]

Women's History Month: Women of the Bible . Day 14: Jehosheba . When we first meet Jehosheba she is sneaking around the palace of the king. . At this time, the nation of Israel is divided: The Northern Kingdom (a.k.a. "Israel") and the Southern Kingdom (a.k.a. "Judah"). In addition to the division, the monarchies of each are unstable. . Jehosheba is the sister of the reigning king of Judah (Ahaziah); daughter of the previous king of Judah; and wife of the high priest. She and her husband live at the temple in Jerusalem (located in Judah). . One day, a proxy prophet privately anoints Jehu as King of Israel (Northern Kingdom); however, Israel already has a king: the son of Ahab and Jezebel. Without hesitation, Jehu immediately plots his takeover. When he learns the kings are together in Jezreel, he seizes the opportunity and attacks. With little effort and much treachery, he easily kills the king of Israel; his troops pursue the king of Judah all the way to Meggido where they kill him. Jehu initiates the murder of every rightful heir to the throne of the Northern Kingdom and secures his place as king. . Judah's crown should be passed to the next in line for the throne; however, when the news of King Ahaziah's death reaches his mother in Jerusalem, she (much like her mother Jezebel) goes on a killing spree. She murders "all the royal heirs" and secures her place as the Queen of Judah. According to Josephus, her goal was to ensure that no one from David's line would ever reign again!!! . And she would have succeeded had it not been for the discernment and bravery of Jehosheba. . When she realizes what is happening, Jehosheba sneaks into the palace and stealthily saves her brother's baby and his nurse. She quickly transports them to the Temple where they live in hiding six years. . Meanwhile, Ahaziah's mother, Queen Athaliah claims the throne and rules for six years unchallenged. She has no idea that the rightful heir to the throne is alive. . Then, in the seventh year, Jehosheba's husband anoints their nephew Joash as King of the Southern Kingdom. . Queen Athaliah is killed, and the throne returns to the line of David. . As Alice L. Laffey points out, "Jehosheba, at the risk of her own life, saved her nephew's life, and with it the Davidic Dynasty...the Davidic dynasty would have lasted a mere 150 years instead of the 400 years with which it is credited...Jehosheba's courage made the continuation of the dynasty possible, yet virtually no one knows her name!" . You can learn more about Jehosheba in 2 Kings 9 (for context, start in chapter 7). . You can learn more about Jehosheba in 2 Kings 11 (For context, start in chapter 8. Warning: It's pretty bloody!). . I also want to mention the nameless nurse, because she was needed and played a big part in raising Joash.

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Athaliah and Jehosheba - Women of the Bible 10 points for Bible Study - October 24, 2015

Athaliah and Jehosheba – Women of the Bible 10 points for Bible Study – October 24, 2015

Our lesson of Athaliah and Jehosheba comes from the book of 2 Kings 11; 2Chronicles 22; 23:11-21

Athaliah

Athaliah – Her name means “The Lord is Great”.

Athaliah was the granddaughter of Omri, one of Israels most idolatrous and evil Kings.

The “only” woman to rule over Judah.

The daughter of Ahab and most likely of Jezebel as well.

Controlled by her need for power, she murdered her own family…

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[eabness]

Jehosheba on 7/10/14

Air here seems thinner When her smug grin looks on from 3,000 miles off. Rainwater comfort, She's breeze billowed with a slight Hint of French perfume. Necessity hangs Thick amongst our shared need to Exodus, not flee. She'd hate the name, but "Fullness, or oath, of The Lord" Was just too perfect.

[thevirtuousgirl]

Women of the Word: Jehosheba or Jehoshabeath

Remember when we talked about Athaliah, that wicked woman. She was the mean, ruthless, power-hungry queen who killed all the heirs in her royal family so she could reign on the throne alone. 2 Kings 11:1-3 tells us about it:

When Athaliah the mother of Ahaziah saw that her son was dead, she arose and destroyed all the royal heirs. But Jehosheba, the daughter of King Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him away from among the king’s sons who were being murdered; and they hid him and his nurse in the bedroom, from Athaliah, so that he was not killed. So he was hidden with her in the house of the Lord for six years, while Athaliah reigned over the land.

This story can also be found in 2 Chronicles 22:10-12. God had promised David that his descendants would reign as kings forever and his throne would be established for all eternity. Athaliah thought that she had killed all the royal heirs, but that was not the case. When she started on her murderous rampage, God had Jehosheba in place to save Joash so that the royal line could continue and His promise would not be broken. Unlike her Baal-worshipping stepmother Athaliah, Jehosheba was married to the high priest, and she feared the Lord. Here are two things we can learn from her.

1. Jehosheba did not let her ancestors define her. Despite being surrounded by evil people who did not love God at all: her grandmother was Jezebel, her grandfather Ahab, her (step)mother was Athaliah, and her father was Joram; Jehosheba did not let them stop her from being a Godly woman. She did not let their wicked lifestyles be an example for her. She even married a Godly man - the high priest, Jehoiada. Jehosheba came from a family of unimaginable darkness, yet she managed to walk in the light.

We too must realize that we are constantly surrounded by wickedness and darkness. Whether it be bad choices made by family members, close friends, or complete strangers, do not let the failures of others shape your future or the person you become. While we cannot escape evil, we don't have to let it affect us. Others may turn away from God, but you can still love, serve, and stay close to Him. Though blackness may increase on every side of you, stay in the light.

2. Jehosheba was a protector. If Athaliah had succeeded in killing all of the royal heirs, she would have made it impossible for God to keep the promise He had made to David. Jesus the Christ, the future Messiah of Israel and all the world, would not have been able to come from the royal line of the tribe of Judah. Matthew Henry's Commentary says about Jehosheba: her "interest in the temple gave her an opportunity to preserve the child, and her interest in the royal family gave him an opportunity to set him on the throne." Jehosheba protected her nephew from being eliminated before his time. Because of her concern, compassion, and future thinking, a child's life was saved, evil averted, and a promise preserved.

Every woman has a place in God's Kingdom, including me and you. Twice in the Old Testament, God used women to save a future generation: Pharaoh's daughter in the case of Moses and Jehosheba in the case of Joash. Esther saved her entire nation from destruction. Jael and Deborah were instrumental in delivering Israel from the Canaanites. You are not just here to exist. You were created for a specific purpose and to make a difference in the world around you. God can use you in a big way too.