Meshullemeth מְשֻׁלֶּ֫מֶת
Mother of Amon, king of Judah.
Who is Meshullemeth in the Bible?
Meshullemeth was the mother of Amon, king of Judah, mentioned in 2 Kings 21:19. She was the daughter of Haruz from the town of Jotbah, though little else is recorded about her life or influence. Her son Amon succeeded his father Manasseh to the throne but ruled for only two years before being assassinated by his own servants. Meshullemeth's primary biblical significance is establishing the maternal line of the Judahite monarchy during a turbulent period in the kingdom's history.
Biography
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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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Kings 1 verse
- 2 Kings 21:19
"Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script |
|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשֻׁלֶּ֫מֶת |