Old Testament
Meshullemeth
The daughter of Haruz of Jotbah and the mother of King Amon of Judah.
Meshullemeth is identified in 2 Kings 21:19 as the mother of King Amon and the wife of King Manasseh. Her mention serves to establish the royal lineage of Amon, who continued his father's wicked reign in Judah. Beyond her name, origin, and role as a queen mother, the biblical text provides no further details regarding her life or actions.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 2 Kings 21:19
- Last appears
- 2 Kings 21:19
Where Meshullemeth appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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