Athaliah
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Wife of Jehoram and mother of Ahaziah, kings of Judah; descendant of Omri (2 Kg 8:26). Encouraged Baal worship (8:27). Killed heirs and ruled after her son’s death (2Kg 11:1-3). Jehoiada the priest executed her and crowned Josiah, the only surviving heir (11:4-20).