Hephzibah
Hephzibah was the mother of King Manasseh, who ruled over Judah.
The name Hephzibah means “my delight is in her”
FemaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament1 book1 verse
Summary
A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Kings 21:1; only referred to as Hephzibah (חֶפְצִי־בָהּ); wife of Hezekiah; mother of Manasseh.
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Alternative names
- חֶפְצִי־בָהּHephzibah
Mentions
- Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.