Athaliah
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Athaliah
From Hebrew ʿăthalyāh, perhaps “God is exalted”
Example Sentences
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For eight years Athaliah held this usurped position.
From Notable Women of Olden Time by Anonymous
Athaliah hastened with the cry of treason into the temple.
From The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI) by Duncker, Max
The chorus in "Athaliah" consisted of Hebrew virgins, who, at intervals marking the transitions between the acts, chanted the spirit of the piece in its successive stages of progress toward the final catastrophe.
From Classic French Course in English by Wilkinson, William Cleaver
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
He seats Joas on the throne, and immediately after Athaliah arrives.
From Athaliah A Tragedy, Intended For Reading Only, Translated Into English Blank Verse, From Racine (A. Gombert's Edition, 1825) by Donkersley, J.
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