Lexical Definition
חָרוּץ Chârûwts (khaw-roots') Haruz N:N-M-P
the same as חֲרוּץ; earnest
Haruz.
- § Haruz = "zealous"
- Charuts, an Israelite
1) a man of Jotbah, father of Meshullemeth, wife of Manasseh and mother of Amon
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| חָר֖וּץ | Haruz | 2Kgs.21.19 |
| Αρούσ | of Haruz | LXX.2Kgs.21.19 |
Extended Information
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ki.21.19
- father of: Meshullemeth (מְשֻׁלֶּמֶת)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
IV. חָרוּץ proper name, masculine father of king Amon's mother 2Kgs 21:19, ᵐ5 Αρους.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 21:19 |
Profile
Male • Father of Meshullemeth • Father of Meshullemeth, wife of King Manasseh.
Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Haruz was the father of Meshullemeth, wife of King Manasseh of Judah. (2Ki.21.19)
- A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ki.21.19;
- only referred to as Haruz חָרוּץ;
- father of Meshullemeth מְשֻׁלֶּמֶת.
Haruz was the father of Meshullemeth, who became the wife of King Manasseh of Judah. Manasseh was known as an evil king who led Judah into idolatry and wickedness. Meshullemeth, Haruz's daughter, was the mother of Manasseh's son Amon, who succeeded him as king. Haruz is mentioned only in this context, and no other information is provided about him in the Bible. (2Ki.21.19).
All entries for Haruz: חָרוּץ
Related Profiles:
- Meshullemeth (child)