Athaliah means in the bible: Ahab was the daughter of Jezebel, his Phoenician wife. Athaliah was married to Jehoram 2 Kgs. 8:18, 26; 2 Chr. 18:18, 26; 2 Chr. 22:2-4; 24:7. To consolidate her position, she killed the royal heirs of the throne. Joash managed to escape 2 Kgs. 11:1-3; 2 Chr. 22:2-12. 22:2-12. 11:13-20.
(in Bible Dictionary)
