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Meshullemeth, the mother of Amon, king of Judah, was from Jotbah.
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Meshullemeth is mentioned in the Second Book of Kings as the mother of Amon, who became king of Judah (2Ki.21.19). She was the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah, a town whose location is unknown. Meshullemeth's son, Amon, succeeded his father, Manasseh, as king of Judah. However, Amon's reign was short-lived, lasting only two years before he was assassinated by his servants. The biblical text does not provide any further information about Meshullemeth's life, her influence on her son, or her role in the royal court. Her mention serves primarily to identify the maternal lineage of King Amon.
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Friend, the wife of Manasseh, and the mother of Amon (2 Kings 21:19), Kings of Judah.
(friend), the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah, wife of Manasseh king of Judah, and mother of his successor, Amon. (2 Kings 21:19)
MESHUL'LEMETH (friend), wife of Manasseh and mother of Ammon, kings of Judah. 2 Kgs 21:19.
MESHUL'LEMETH (friend), wife of Manasseh and mother of Ammon, kings of Judah. 2 Kgs 21:19.
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1 verse in 1 book · English text: BSB (change it from the menu at the top) · Strong’s H4922
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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