How the Story of Athaliah Illustrates the Dangers of Unchecked Ambition and Opposition to God’s Covenant The account of Athaliah in 2 Kings 11 and 2 Chronicles 22–23 is one of the most dramatic and cautionary narratives in the Bible. Her rise to power, ruthless actions, and eventual downfall vividly … Continue reading How does the story of Athaliah illustrate the dangers of unchecked ambition and opposition to God’s covenant?