Lexical Definition
יׇטְבָה Yoṭbâh (yot-baw') Jotbah N:N--L
from יָטַב; pleasantness
Jotbah.
- § Jotbah = "pleasing"
- Jotbah, a place in Palestine
1) a city in Judah, hometown of Meshullemeth, wife of king Manasseh
1a) site unknown
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| יָטְבָֽה | Jotbah | 2Kgs.21.19 |
| Ιετεβά | Jotbah | LXX.2Kgs.21.19 |
Brown-Driver-Briggs
יָטְבָה proper name, of a location (pleasantness) city probably in Judah 2Kgs 21:19, site unknown.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 21:19 |
Profile
Jotbah • The hometown of Amon's mother, Meshullemeth
Jotbah, the hometown of Meshullemeth; mother of King Amon of Judah (2 Kings 21:19).
- A location near Ezion-geber עֶצְיוֹן גֶּבֶר only mentioned at 2Ki.21.19;
- only referred to as Jotbah יׇטְבָה.
Jotbah is mentioned in the Bible as the hometown of Meshullemeth, the mother of King Amon of Judah (2 Kings 21:19). Amon, who succeeded his father Manasseh as king, reigned for two years in Jerusalem before being assassinated by his servants. Its location is unknown.
All entries for Jotbah: יׇטְבָה