David's Line Interrupted

Theme: When the Righteous are in Authority, the People Rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan (Prov. 29:2).
I. While Man (Woman) Seizes Power, God Protects His Promised Redemption – vv. 1-12
A. Jehosheba Saves an Heir of David from Athaliah's Murderous Coup – vv. 1-3
B. Jehoiada Reveals His Plan to Return Judah's Rule to David's Heir – vv. 4-8
C. David's Heir, Joash, Anointed King of Judah and Protected by the Military – vv. 9-12
II. The Treasonous Cry, "Treason" – vv. 13-16
A. Athaliah Hears the Celebration and Calls it Treason – vv. 13-14
B. Jehoiada Sends the Military to Put Athaliah to Death – vv. 15-16
III. Judah Rejoices in a Son of David as King – vv. 17-21
A. Judah Makes a Covenant to be the Lord's People and Destroys the Objects of False Worship – vv. 17-18
B. Judah Rejoices as David's Heir is Returned to the Throne – vv. 19-21