Lexical Definition
מְשֻׁלֶּמֶת Mᵉshullemeth (mesh-ool-leh'-meth') Meshullemeth N:N-F-P
feminine of מְשֻׁלָּם
Meshullemeth.
- § Meshullemeth = "friend"
- Meshullemeth, an Israelitess
1) daughter of Haruz of Jotbah, wife of king Manasseh of Judah, and mother of king Amon of Judah
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| מְשֻׁלֶּ֥מֶת | Meshullemeth | 2Kgs.21.19 |
| Μεσολλάμ | Meshullemeth | LXX.2Kgs.21.19 |
Extended Information
- A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ki.21.19
- daughter of: Haruz (חָרוּץ); married to Manasseh (מְנַשֶּׁה)
- mother of: Amon (אָמוֹן)
Brown-Driver-Briggs
מְשֻׁלֶּ֫מֶת proper name, feminine mother of king Amon 2Kgs 21:9 Μεσολλαμ, A Μασσαλαμειθ.
Brown-Driver-Briggs References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| 2 Kings | 21:9 |
Profile
Female • Daughter of Haruz • Mother of Amon, king of Judah.
Woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy
Meshullemeth, the mother of Amon, king of Judah, was from Jotbah (2Ki.21.19).
- A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ki.21.19;
- only referred to as Meshullemeth מְשֻׁלֶּמֶת;
- a daughter of Haruz חָרוּץ;
- wife of Manasseh מְנַשֶּׁה;
- mother of Amon אָמוֹן.
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.
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