We read that King Ahaziah, the only son that was not kidnapped by the Arabs in the previous chapter, becomes king. Unfortunately, his mother Athaliah was his counsellor (influencer) and advised him in wicked ways ... it is not surprising King Ahaziah rules wickedly and did "what was evil in the sight of the Lord".
King Ahaziah, mostly due to his mother's evil influence, becomes more like King Ahab (also wicked) and Jezebel (we all know what she was like!) than David, a Godly descendant. We are reminded once again the importance of surrounding ourselves and our children with wise brothers and sisters in Christ ... influencers in the ways of Christ.
King Ahaziah later is killed and his mother Athaliah takes over and rules the land - she destroys all but one of the royal family ... the line of Judah hangs on a thread! BUT, a very brave daughter of the decease King hides Joash (one of the Kings sons and his nanny) in a room for 6 years, away from the wicked Athaliah's reign over the land.
We learn from this chapter (and the whole book of 2 Chronicles) that as mothers, we have an enormous God-given responsibility to instruct and influence our children in Godly ways. We are MANDATED to mentor and teach our children God's ways, equipping them to navigate the challenging ways of the world.
Never underestimate a mothers teachings!
Be blessed
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