Meshullemeth

Meshullemeth, the mother of Amon, king of Judah, was from Jotbah.
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Summary

A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Kings 21:19; only referred to as Meshullemeth (מְשֻׁלֶּ֫מֶת); a daughter of Haruz; wife of Manasseh; mother of Amon.

Glossary entries

Meshullemeth

Family members

Father

Haruz

Spouse

Manasseh

Children

Amon

Alternative names

Mentions

  1. Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah.