Jecoliah
Jecoliah was the mother of King Uzziah (also known as Azariah) of Judah.
The name Jecoliah means “perfection, or power, of the Lord”
FemaleDivided Monarchy eraOld Testament2 books2 verses
Summary
A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, first mentioned at 2 Kings 15:2; referred to as Jecoliah or Jecoliah (יְכָלְיָהוּ); wife of Amaziah; mother of Uzziah.
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Alternative names
- יְכָלְיָהוּJecoliah
Mentions
- He was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem.
- Uzziah was sixteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-two years. His mother’s name was Jecoliah; she was from Jerusalem.