Meshullemeth מְשֻׁלֶּ֫מֶת
Mother of Amon, king of Judah.
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.
Family
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In Scripture
1 biblical book2 Kings 1 verse
- 2 Kings 21:19
"Amon was twenty-two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah."
Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | מְשֻׁלֶּ֫מֶת | H4922 |