Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Hephzibah was the mother of King Manasseh, who ruled over Judah.
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Also known as Hephzi-bah
Hephzibah is mentioned in the Bible as the mother of King Manasseh, who ruled over Judah. She was the wife of King Hezekiah (2Ki.21.1). Manasseh, born to Hezekiah and Hephzibah, succeeded his father as king at the age of twelve and reigned for fifty-five years in Jerusalem. Manasseh's reign was marked by idolatry and wickedness, as he undid many of the religious reforms his father had implemented. He even practiced child sacrifice and consulted mediums and spiritists. Despite this, God showed mercy to Manasseh when he humbled himself and prayed for forgiveness. No further details about Hephzibah's life or character are provided in the Bible. (2Ki.21.1).
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My delight is in her. (1.) The wife of Hezekiah and mother of king Manasseh (2 Kings 21:1). (2.) A symbolical name of Zion, as representing the Lord’s favour toward her (Isa. 62:4).
my delight is in her
HEPH'ZIBAH (my delight is in her). The wife of Hezekiah, and mother of Manasseh, 2 Kgs 21:1. A symbolical name for restored Jerusalem, Isa 62:4.
HEPH'ZIBAH (my delight is in her). The wife of Hezekiah, and mother of Manasseh, 2 Kgs 21:1. A symbolical name for restored Jerusalem, Isa 62:4.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H2657
Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His motherʼs name was Hephzibah.
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