Bible Dictionary
Jotbah
Jotbah was the home of Meshullemeth, the mother of King Amon of Judah. It may have been the same place as Jotbathah.
Definition
Jotbah was the home of Meshullemeth, the mother of King Amon and daughter of Haruz. The name is associated with goodness or pleasantness. It may have been the same place as Jotbathah.
Biblical Usage
Jotbah is mentioned as the native place of Meshullemeth in the account of Amon’s family.
Historical Background
The identification of Jotbah with Jotbathah is possible but not certain in the supplied material.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(goodness), the native place of Meshullemeth, the queen of Manasseh. (2 Kings 21:19)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jot'-ba (yoTbah, "pleasantness"): The home of Meshullemeth, the mother of King Amon, daughter of Haruz (2Ki 21:19). It may be the same as JOTBATHAH (which see).</p>