Nehushta
Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem, was the mother of King Jehoiachin of Judah.
The name Nehushta means “made of brass”
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Summary
A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2 Kings 24:8; only referred to as Nehushta (נְחֻשְׁתָּא); a daughter of Elnathan; wife of Jehoiakim; mother of Jehoiachin.
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Family members
- Father
- Spouse
- Children
Alternative names
- נְחֻשְׁתָּאNehushta
Mentions
- Jehoiachin was eighteen years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem three months. His mother’s name was Nehushta daughter of Elnathan; she was from Jerusalem.