Who was Jehosheba and what did she do?

Quick Answer

Jehosheba rescued the young Joash from Athaliah’s destruction of the royal heirs and concealed him, preserving the royal line.

Detailed Biblical Study

Jehosheba rescued the young Joash from Athaliah’s destruction of the royal heirs and concealed him, preserving the royal line. This response reflects the Teaching, with its stated interpretive qualifications. Refer to 2 Kings 11:1-3; 2 Chronicles 22:10-12.

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