Jeremiah יִרְמְיָ֫הוּ
Father-in-law of Jehoahaz and Zedekiah
Biography
Jeremiah of Libnah is mentioned in the books of 2 Kings and Jeremiah as the father of Hamutal, who was the wife of King Josiah and the mother of two kings of Judah: Jehoahaz and Zedekiah. Libnah was a city in the Shephelah region of Judah, suggesting that Jeremiah was from this area. Beyond this familial connection, no further information is provided about Jeremiah's life or role in the royal court.
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In Scripture
2 biblical books ; 1 with study content2 Kings 2 verses
- 2 Kings 23:31
"Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he began to reign; and he reigned three months in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah."
- 2 Kings 24:18
"Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he began to reign, and he reigned eleven years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah."
Jeremiah 1 verse
- Jeremiah 52:1
"Zedekiah was twenty-one years old when he began to reign. He reigned eleven years in Jerusalem: and his mother’s name was Hamutal the daughter of Jeremiah of Libnah."
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Names & Aliases
| Form | Language | Script | Strong's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Named | Hebrew | יִרְמְיָ֫הוּ | H3414G |