Overview
Meshullemeth was the wife of King Manasseh and mother of King Amon of Judah. She lived during the seventh century BC, a time marked by spiritual decline in the southern kingdom. While Scripture provides minimal biographical detail about her, her lineage connects her to significant figures in Judah's monarchy and the events surrounding royal succession.
Key Scriptures
"Amon was twenty-two years old when he became king, and he reigned two years in Jerusalem. His mother's name was Meshullemeth daughter of Haruz; she was from Jotbah" (2 Kings 21:19, NIV).
"Amon did evil in the sight of the Lord, as his father Manasseh had done" (2 Kings 21:20, NASB). Though Manasseh repented late in life, his son Amon did not follow this example, continuing in idolatry and wickedness during his brief reign.
Application
Meshullemeth's story reminds us that parental spiritual legacy—whether faithful or unfaithful—profoundly influences the next generation, emphasizing the importance of godly example in family life.