Jehoaddan יְהוֹעַדָּן
Mother of King Amaziah of Judah
Who is Jehoaddan in the Bible?
Jehoaddan was the mother of King Amaziah of Judah, mentioned in 2 Chronicles 25:1 and 2 Kings 14:2 as being from Jerusalem. Though the biblical record provides limited details about her life or influence, her name appears in the context of Amaziah's accession to the throne at age twenty-five, suggesting that mothers of Judean kings held noteworthy status in the royal lineage. The specific notation of her Jerusalem origin may indicate connections to an influential family or the royal court, though scripture offers no further information about her role in her son's twenty-nine-year reign.
Biography
Jehoaddan is mentioned in 2Ch.25.1 and 2Ki.14.2 as the mother of King Amaziah of Judah. She was from Jerusalem, but no further information is provided about her background or family. Jehoaddan's son, Amaziah, became king at the age of 25 and reigned for 29 years in Jerusalem. The text does not give any details about Jehoaddan's role in her son's life or reign, but her mention in the context of Amaziah's accession to the throne suggests that the mother of the king was considered a significant figure. The fact that her place of origin, Jerusalem, is specifically mentioned may also indicate that she was from an influential family or had connections to the royal court.
Family
In Scripture
2 biblical books2 Chronicles 1 verse
- 2 Chronicles 25:1
"Amaziah was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem."
2 Kings 1 verse
- 2 Kings 14:2
"He was twenty-five years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem twenty-nine years. His mother’s name was Jehoaddan; she was from Jerusalem."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יְהוֹעַדָּן |
| Spelled | Hebrew | יְהוֹעַדִּין |