Athaliah
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Athaliah
From Hebrew ʿăthalyāh, perhaps “God is exalted”
Example Sentences
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A treaty was made between the two kings, and Jehoram, heir to the throne of Judah, was married to Athaliah, daughter of King Ahab of Israel.
From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall
There is an interruption, by the usurpation of Athaliah, therefore he is anointed.
From The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation by Kerr, James
It may be questioned why they went about this coronation in a time of so great hazard, when Athaliah had reigned six years.
From The Covenants And The Covenanters Covenants, Sermons, and Documents of the Covenanted Reformation by Kerr, James
Athaliah, whose name 131 gives its title to the tragedy, was daughter to the wicked king, Ahab.
From French Classics by Wilkinson, William Cleaver
And he was with her hid in the house of the Lord six years: and Athaliah reigned over the land.
From The Bible Story by Hall, Newton Marshall
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