# He remained with her six years, hidden in the house of Yahweh, while Athaliah reigned over the land

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Joash and Jehosheba hid him in the house of Yahweh for six years while Athaliah ruled the land" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# land

This is a metonym for the people who live in the land. Alternate translation: "people of Judah" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])

