2 Kings 11:2

But Jehosheba, the daughter of king Joram, sister of Ahaziah, took Joash the son of Ahaziah, and stole him from among the king’s sons which were slain; and they hid him, even him and his nurse, in the bedchamber from Athaliah, so that he was not slain.

Cross-reference

2 Kings 11:12 shows Joash being crowned — the direct outcome of his being hidden in verse 2. The hidden child is revealed as king.

2 Kings 11:14 depicts Athaliah's reaction to Joash's coronation — culmination of the hiding plot from verse 2. The successful restoration of the Davidic line.

2 Kings 8:19 explains God's covenant promise to David—the rescue of Joash here fulfills that promise to keep a lamp for David's line.

2 Kings 12:1 Historical context

2 Kings 12:1 records Jehoash's reign, the direct outcome of his rescue in 11:2—the hidden child becomes king.

2 Kings 12:2 Historical context

2 Kings 12:2 shows Joash doing right under Jehoiada's instruction—the priest whose wife rescued him connects rescue to faithful leadership.

2 Kings 8:16 Historical context

2 Kings 8:16 introduces King Jehoram of Judah, the father of Jehosheba, setting the family line for Joash's rescue.

2 Chronicles 22:11 gives the same account, adding that Jehoshabeath was the wife of Jehoiada the priest, providing fuller context.

In Jeremiah 33:17, God promises David will never lack a heir — the very promise Jehosheba's act keeps alive.

In Jeremiah 33:21, God declares His covenant with David unbreakable — the rescue of Joash exemplifies that covenant faithfulness.

In Jeremiah 33:26, God affirms He will not reject David's descendants — the rescue here is a concrete demonstration of that promise.

Judges 9:5 Parallel

Judges 9:5 recounts Jotham hiding from Abimelech's massacre — parallels Joash hidden from Athaliah's purge. Both are royal children escaping a usurper's slaughter.