Bible Dictionary
Haruz
The father of Meshullemeth, wife of King Manasseh and mother of King Amon of Judah.
Definition
Haruz was a man of Jotbah and the father of Meshullemeth. Meshullemeth was the wife of King Manasseh and the mother of King Amon of Judah.
Biblical Usage
Haruz is mentioned in the account of the family of Manasseh and Amon, kings of Judah.
Historical Background
The name is associated with the meanings “eager” and “zealous.”
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Easton's Bible Dictionary
Eager, the father of Meshullemeth, the wife of king Manasseh (2 Kings 21:19) and mother of king Amon.
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(zealous), a man of Jotbah, father of Meshullemeth queen of Manasseh. (2 Kings 21:9) (B.C. before 644.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ha'-ruz (charuts): Father of Meshullemeth, the mother of Amon, king of Judah (2Ki 21:19).</p>