2 Kings 21:19
2 Kings 21:19 in Multiple Translations
Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah.
¶ Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. And his mother’s name was Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.
Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Meshullemeth the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.
Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, ruling in Jerusalem for two years; his mother's name was Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.
Amon was twenty-two when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem for two years. His mother's name was Meshullemeth, daughter of Haruz. She came from Jotbah.
Amon was two and twentie yere olde, when he began to reigne, and hee reygned two yeere in Ierusalem: his mothers name also was Meshullemeth the daughter of Haruz of Iotbah.
A son of twenty and two years [is] Amon in his reigning, and two years he hath reigned in Jerusalem, and the name of his mother [is] Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz of Jotbah,
Amon was twenty-two years old when he began to reign; and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.
Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.
Two and twenty years old was Amen when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem: the name of his mother was Messalemeth the daughter of Harus of Jeteba.
Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king. He ruled Judah from Jerusalem for only two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth. She was from Jotbah town, and was the granddaughter of Haruz.
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2 Kings 21:19 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בֶּן
עֶשְׂרִ֨ים
וּ/שְׁתַּ֤יִם
שָׁנָה֙
אָמ֣וֹן
בְּ/מָלְכ֔/וֹ
וּ/שְׁתַּ֣יִם
שָׁנִ֔ים
מָלַ֖ךְ
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
אִמּ֔/וֹ
מְשֻׁלֶּ֥מֶת
בַּת
חָר֖וּץ
מִן
יָטְבָֽה
בֶּן
bên
H1121
son
N-ms
עֶשְׂרִ֨ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
twenty
Adj
וּ/שְׁתַּ֤יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
שָׁנָה֙
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fs
אָמ֣וֹן
ʼÂmôwn
H526
Amon
N-proper
בְּ/מָלְכ֔/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
וּ/שְׁתַּ֣יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Conj | Adj
שָׁנִ֔ים
shâneh
H8141
year
N-fp
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
to reign
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
Jerusalem
Prep | N-proper
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
name
Conj | N-ms
אִמּ֔/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
mother
N-fs | Suff
מְשֻׁלֶּ֥מֶת
Mᵉshullemeth
H4922
Meshullemeth
N-proper
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
חָר֖וּץ
Chârûwts
H2743
Haruz
N-proper
מִן
min
H4480
from
Prep
יָטְבָֽה
Yoṭbâh
H3192
Jotbah
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Kings 21:19
בֶּן
bên
H1121
"son"
N-ms
In the Bible, this word means a son or descendant, and can also refer to a grandson, nation, or quality. It appears in 1 Chronicles 24, describing a Levite named Beno. The word is used to show family relationships and inheritance.
Definition: : child/son
Usage: Occurs in 3653 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] afflicted, age, (Ahoh-) (Ammon-) (Hachmon-) (Lev-) ite, (anoint-) ed one, appointed to, ([phrase]) arrow, (Assyr-) (Babylon-) (Egypt-) (Grec-) ian, one born, bough, branch, breed, [phrase] (young) bullock, [phrase] (young) calf, [idiom] came up in, child, colt, [idiom] common, [idiom] corn, daughter, [idiom] of first, [phrase] firstborn, foal, [phrase] very fruitful, [phrase] postage, [idiom] in, [phrase] kid, [phrase] lamb, ([phrase]) man, meet, [phrase] mighty, [phrase] nephew, old, ([phrase]) people, [phrase] rebel, [phrase] robber, [idiom] servant born, [idiom] soldier, son, [phrase] spark, [phrase] steward, [phrase] stranger, [idiom] surely, them of, [phrase] tumultuous one, [phrase] valiant(-est), whelp, worthy, young (one), youth. See also: Genesis 3:16; Genesis 23:3; Genesis 34:18.
עֶשְׂרִ֨ים
ʻesrîym
H6242
"twenty"
Adj
This word means twenty, and is also used as an ordinal number, like twentieth, as seen in Genesis 31:38. It can refer to a specific age or quantity.
Definition: twenty, twentieth Aramaic equivalent: es.rin (עֶשְׂרִין "twenty" H6243)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: (six-) score, twenty(-ieth). See also: Genesis 6:3; 1 Kings 9:14; Ezra 2:19.
וּ/שְׁתַּ֤יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
שָׁנָה֙
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fs
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
אָמ֣וֹן
ʼÂmôwn
H526
"Amon"
N-proper
Amon was a king of Judah, son of Manasseh, who ruled for two years. The name Amon also refers to other Israelites, including a governor of Samaria and a descendant of a servant of Solomon. Amon means skilled workman or master workman.
Definition: A man living at the time of Exile and Return, first mentioned at Ezr.2.57; also called Amon at Neh.7.59; Another name of a.mi (אָמִי "Ami" H0532) § Amon = "skilled workman" or "master workman" 1) a king of Judah, son of Manasseh 2) a governor of Samaria 3) a descendant of a servant of Solomon
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: Amon. See also: 1 Kings 22:26; 2 Chronicles 33:20; Jeremiah 1:2.
בְּ/מָלְכ֔/וֹ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a | Suff
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
וּ/שְׁתַּ֣יִם
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Conj | Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
שָׁנִ֔ים
shâneh
H8141
"year"
N-fp
This word also means a year, like when Abraham was 100 years old in Genesis 21. It is used to describe a period of time, age, or a lifetime.
Definition: 1) year 1a) as division of time 1b) as measure of time 1c) as indication of age 1d) a lifetime (of years of life) Aramaic equivalent: she.nah (שְׁנָה "year" H8140)
Usage: Occurs in 647 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] whole age, [idiom] long, [phrase] old, year([idiom] -ly). See also: Genesis 1:14; Genesis 47:28; Numbers 7:35.
מָלַ֖ךְ
mâlak
H4427
"to reign"
V-Qal-Perf-3ms
To advise or counsel is the meaning of this Hebrew word, which can also mean to reign or rule as a king. It is used in the Bible to describe the actions of leaders, like King Solomon, who sought wisdom to rule God's people. This word is found in the book of 1 Kings.
Definition: 1) to be or become king or queen, reign 1a) (Qal) to be or become king or queen, reign 1b) (Hiphil) to make one king or queen, cause to reign 1c) (Hophal) to be made king or queen
Usage: Occurs in 284 OT verses. KJV: consult, [idiom] indeed, be (make, set a, set up) king, be (make) queen, (begin to, make to) reign(-ing), rule, [idiom] surely. See also: Genesis 36:31; 2 Kings 8:15; 2 Chronicles 10:17.
בִּ/ירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם
Yᵉrûwshâlaim
H3389
"Jerusalem"
Prep | N-proper
Jerusalem is the capital city of Palestine, also known as the city of peace. It was the chief city of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split.
Definition: § Jerusalem = "teaching of peace" the chief city of Palestine and capital of the united kingdom and the nation of Judah after the split
Usage: Occurs in 600 OT verses. KJV: Jerusalem. See also: Joshua 10:1; 2 Kings 22:14; 2 Chronicles 24:6.
וְ/שֵׁ֣ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Conj | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
אִמּ֔/וֹ
ʼêm
H517
"mother"
N-fs | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'mother' is used in the Bible to describe a female parent or a maternal figure. It can also refer to the source or origin of something, such as a river or a family. In some cases, it is used figuratively to describe a person's relationship to others.
Definition: 1) mother 1a) of humans 1b) of Deborah's relationship to the people (fig.) 1c) of animals 2) point of departure or division
Usage: Occurs in 202 OT verses. KJV: dam, mother, [idiom] parting. See also: Genesis 2:24; 2 Kings 4:19; Psalms 22:10.
מְשֻׁלֶּ֥מֶת
Mᵉshullemeth
H4922
"Meshullemeth"
N-proper
Meshullemeth was the daughter of Haruz and wife of King Manasseh of Judah, and mother of King Amon, as recorded in 2 Kings 21:19.
Definition: A woman living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ki.21.19; daughter of: Haruz (H2743); married to Manasseh (H4519H); mother of: Amon (H0526H) § Meshullemeth = "friend" daughter of Haruz of Jotbah, wife of king Manasseh of Judah, and mother of king Amon of Judah
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Meshullemeth. See also: 2 Kings 21:19.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
חָר֖וּץ
Chârûwts
H2743
"Haruz"
N-proper
Haruz was an Israelite man who lived during the Divided Monarchy period. He was the father of Meshullemeth, who married King Manasseh and became the mother of King Amon. His name means zealous.
Definition: A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 2Ki.21.19; father of: Meshullemeth (H4922) § Haruz = "zealous" a man of Jotbah, father of Meshullemeth, wife of Manasseh and mother of Amon
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Haruz. See also: 2 Kings 21:19.
מִן
min
H4480
"from"
Prep
This Hebrew word means a portion or part of something, and is often used to show the relationship between things, like from or out of something.
Definition: prep 1) from, out of, on account of, off, on the side of, since, above, than, so that not, more than 1a) from (expressing separation), off, on the side of 1b) out of 1b1) (with verbs of proceeding, removing, expelling) 1b2) (of material from which something is made) 1b3) (of source or origin) 1c) out of, some of, from (partitively) 1d) from, since, after (of time) 1e) than, more than (in comparison) 1f) from...even to, both...and, either...or 1g) than, more than, too much for (in comparisons) 1h) from, on account of, through, because (with infinitive) conj 2) that Aramaic equivalent: min (מִן־ "from" H4481)
Usage: Occurs in 1094 OT verses. KJV: above, after, among, at, because of, by (reason of), from (among), in, [idiom] neither, [idiom] nor, (out) of, over, since, [idiom] then, through, [idiom] whether, with. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 16:32; Leviticus 14:26.
יָטְבָֽה
Yoṭbâh
H3192
"Jotbah"
N-proper
Jotbah was a city in Judah, meaning 'pleasing', and was the hometown of Meshullemeth, wife of King Manasseh. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place in Palestine. The city's name reflects its pleasant nature.
Definition: § Jotbah = "pleasing" a city in Judah, hometown of Meshullemeth, wife of king Manasseh
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Jotbah. See also: 2 Kings 21:19.
Study Notes — 2 Kings 21:19
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- 2 Kings 21:19 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 21:19
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 21:19
- Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:19
- Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:19
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:19
- Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 21:19
- Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:19
Context — Amon Reigns in Judah
17As for the rest of the acts of Manasseh, along with all his accomplishments and the sin that he committed, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?
18And Manasseh rested with his fathers and was buried in his palace garden, the garden of Uzza. And his son Amon reigned in his place.
19Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. His mother’s name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah.
20And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. 21He walked in all the ways of his father, and he served and worshiped the idols his father had served.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 Chronicles 33:21–23 | Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem two years. And he did evil in the sight of the LORD, as his father Manasseh had done. Amon served and sacrificed to all the idols that his father Manasseh had made, but he did not humble himself before the LORD as his father Manasseh had done; instead, Amon increased his guilt. |
| 2 | 1 Kings 22:51 | In the seventeenth year of Jehoshaphat’s reign over Judah, Ahaziah son of Ahab became king of Israel, and he reigned in Samaria two years. |
| 3 | 1 Chronicles 3:14 | Amon his son, and Josiah his son. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 15:23 | In the fiftieth year of Azariah’s reign over Judah, Pekahiah son of Menahem became king of Israel and reigned in Samaria two years. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 15:25 | In the second year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Nadab son of Jeroboam became king of Israel, and he reigned two years. |
| 6 | Matthew 1:10 | Hezekiah was the father of Manasseh, Manasseh the father of Amon, Amon the father of Josiah, |
| 7 | 1 Kings 16:8 | In the twenty-sixth year of Asa’s reign over Judah, Elah son of Baasha became king of Israel, and he reigned in Tirzah two years. |
2 Kings 21:19 Summary
This verse tells us about Amon, who became king of Judah at the age of twenty-two and only reigned for two years. His mother's name was Meshullemeth, and she was from Jotbah, which gives us a glimpse into his family background. Amon's short and likely troubled reign can serve as a reminder of the importance of following God's will, as encouraged in Proverbs 3:5-6 and Jeremiah 29:11. By reflecting on Amon's life, we can learn valuable lessons about the consequences of our choices and the significance of seeking God's guidance in our lives, as taught in Psalm 119:105 and Proverbs 3:1-2.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Amon when he became king of Judah?
Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, as stated in 2 Kings 21:19, and this was after the death of his father Manasseh, who is mentioned in 2 Kings 21:18.
Who was Amon's mother and what was her background?
Amon's mother was Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz, and she was from Jotbah, as indicated in 2 Kings 21:19, providing some insight into his family lineage.
What can we learn from the fact that Amon only reigned for two years?
The short reign of Amon, as noted in 2 Kings 21:19, might suggest that his actions and decisions as king were not pleasing to God, similar to the experiences of other kings in the Bible, such as those mentioned in 1 Kings 14:29-31 and 1 Kings 15:24.
Is there any significance to the mention of Amon's age and his mother's name in this verse?
The inclusion of Amon's age and his mother's name in 2 Kings 21:19 may serve to emphasize the human aspect of his kingship, contrasting with the divine right of kings, and highlighting the importance of family and lineage in the biblical narrative, as seen in other passages like 1 Chronicles 3:10-16.
Reflection Questions
- What can we learn from Amon's life and reign about the importance of following God's will, especially in light of his father Manasseh's experiences as described in 2 Kings 21:1-18?
- How might Amon's short reign and his actions as king, as mentioned in 2 Kings 21:19-21, serve as a warning or lesson for us today, particularly in terms of the consequences of sin and disobedience, as discussed in Proverbs 10:16 and Proverbs 11:3?
- In what ways can we, like Amon, be influenced by our family and upbringing, and how can we seek to follow God's path, as encouraged in Deuteronomy 5:32-33 and Deuteronomy 6:6-9?
- What role might Amon's mother, Meshullemeth, have played in shaping his beliefs and actions, and what can we learn from her example, whether positive or negative, in the context of biblical teachings on parenting and family, such as those found in Ephesians 6:1-4 and Proverbs 22:6?
Gill's Exposition on 2 Kings 21:19
And Amon was twenty two years old when he began to reign,.... Being born in the forty fifth of his father's life, and in the thirty third of his reign: and he reigned two years in Jerusalem; which,
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Kings 21:19
Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah. Amon was twenty and two years old when he began to reign.
Trapp's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:19
2 Kings 21:19 Amon [was] twenty and two years old when he began to reign, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. And his mother’ s name [was] Meshullemeth, the daughter of Haruz of Jotbah.Ver. 19. And he reigned two years in Jerusalem.] He was soon cut off for his great wickedness. Some grievous sinners God soon punisheth, lest his providence - but not all, lest his patience and promise of judgment - should be called into question. Glycas saith that Amon hardened himself in sin by his father’ s example, who took his swing in sin, and yet at length repented. So, thought he, will I do; wherefore he was soon sent out of the world for his presumption, dying in his sins, as 2 Chronicles 33:23. August.
Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:19
THE REIGN OF AMON (2 Kings 21:19-26). (19) Amon.—The Vatican LXX. reads Αμώς, Amos (So Josephus Άμωσός). The name is perhaps that of the Egyptian sun-god Amen (Greek Αμμών), as Anion’s father was an idolater. Meshullemeth.—Feminine form of Meshullam, “friend” i.e. of God; Isaiah 42:19. Ewald compares the Latin Pius, Pia, as a proper name. Jotbah.—Thenius imitates the name with Gutstadi. St. Jerome says it was in Judah. A similar name occurs in Numbers 33:33; Deuteronomy 10:7
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:19
Verse 19. He reigned two years in Jerusalem.] The remark of the rabbins is not wholly without foundation, that the sons of those kings who were idolaters, and who succeeded their fathers, seldom reigned more than two years. So Nadab, the son of Jeroboam, 1Kg 15:25; Elah, the son of Baasha, 1Kg 16:8; Ahaziah, the son of Ahab, 1Kg 22:51; and Amon, the son of Manasseh, as mentioned here, 2Kg 21:19.
Cambridge Bible on 2 Kings 21:19
19–26. Amon king of Judah. His wicked reign and death (2 Chronicles 33:21-25) 19. Jotbah] This place is not mentioned elsewhere in the Bible. It is generally thought to be the same as Jotbath or Jotbathah, mentioned (Numbers 33:33; Deuteronomy 10:7) as a station of the Israelites in their wanderings. It is called ‘a land of torrents of water’, so that it would be most likely a sort of oasis in the desert.
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Kings 21:19
REIGN OF AMOS, 2 Kings 21:19-26. 19. Two years — The rabbies say, that the sons of idolatrous kings who succeeded their fathers seldom reigned more than two years, and Nadab, (1 Kings 15:25,) Elah,