Jotbah, the hometown of Meshullemeth; mother of King Amon of Judah (2Ki.21.19).
Jotbah is mentioned in the Bible as the hometown of Meshullemeth, the mother of King Amon of Judah (2Ki.21.19). Amon, who succeeded his father Manasseh as king, reigned for two years in Jerusalem before being assassinated by his servants. Its location is unknown.
Approximate location: 29.758, 35.031 · view on a map · on the Bible atlas
(goodness), the native place of Meshullemeth, the queen of Manasseh. (2 Kings 21:19)
JOT'BAH (goodness, pleasantness), a place where Haruz resided, 2 Kgs 21:19. perhaps the same as Jotbath.
JOT'BAH (goodness, pleasantness), a place where Haruz resided, 2 Kgs 21:19. perhaps the same as Jotbath.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H3192
Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His motherʼs name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah.
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