Who or what is Jotbah in the Bible?

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Jotbah

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Geographical Setting

Jotbah is an ancient settlement in the territory of Judah, identified in biblical texts as the residence of Meshullemeth, the mother of King Amon.

What is the meaning of Jotbah in the Bible?

Jotbah was a town in the southern region of Judah, recorded in 2 Kings 21:19 as the home of Meshullemeth, daughter of Haruz, and mother of King Amon. It is frequently identified with the later site of Jotbathah.

SIGNIFICANCE

Identifying Jotbah provides geographical context for the royal lineage of Judah, specifically locating the maternal family of King Amon within the tribal territory of Judah rather than Benjamin or Ephraim.

Bible Study Quick-Reference Guide

Geopolitical & Terrain Context: Jotbah held strategic importance. Understanding its position and trade routes explains why key biblical events unfolded here.

Bible Study Reflection Prompts:

Why did the biblical author mention Jotbah in this passage?
What cultural or historical assumption does Jotbah clarify?

Scripture Passages Mentioned: 2 Kings 21:19

Source Attribution

Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.

How to Cite This Entry

          "Jotbah." Ancient Context Dictionary. Accessed 2026. https://ancientcontext.com/context/jotbah/
        

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