About this episode

The episode explores the dramatic story of King Joash, the rightful heir preserved by God amidst a ruthless power struggle.

Family drama at its peak—King Ahab's daughter marries into the line of David and, in a ruthless bid for power, murders her own descendants to seize the throne. Yet her plans are ultimately thwarted, as God secretly preserves the rightful heir, King Joash, ensuring that David's royal line endures.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Mullins, Todd Haymans

Topics covered

• family drama
• power struggle
• royal lineage
• biblical history
• God's preservation

Keywords

• Joash
• King Ahab
• David's line
• family drama
• power
• throne
• biblical story

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