Old Testament
Nehushta
The mother of King Jehoiachin of Judah, identified as the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem.
Nehushta is mentioned in 2 Kings 24:8 as the mother of King Jehoiachin, who reigned briefly over Judah. Her inclusion in the royal record highlights her lineage as the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem. She is noted specifically in the context of the Babylonian siege and the subsequent exile of the royal family.
In the text
- Verses
- 1
- Books
- 1
- First appears
- 2 Kings 24:8
- Last appears
- 2 Kings 24:8
Where Nehushta appears
1 verse · 1 chapterIn the same books
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