How the Story of Athaliah and Joash Reveals the Tension Between God’s Promises and Human Ambition The dramatic narrative of Athaliah and Joash, found in 2 Kings 11–12 and 2 Chronicles 22–24, provides a powerful illustration of the ongoing tension between divine promises and human ambition. This account is not … Continue reading How do the events surrounding Athaliah and Joash illustrate the tension between God’s promises and human ambition?