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Haruz

חָרוּץ/HAY-ruz/

“Eager, zealous, or diligent”

Summary

Haruz was a citizen of Jotbah and the father of Meshullemeth, who became the wife of King Manasseh and mother of King Amon of Judah.

☩Grandfather of a King

Haruz of Jotbah was the maternal grandfather of King Amon of Judah. His daughter Meshullemeth married King Manasseh, the longest-reigning but most wicked king of Judah, and bore him Amon, who continued his father's early idolatrous practices during his brief two-year reign. The name Haruz means "eager" or "zealous."

Key verses:2 Kings 21:19

Related Verses1 mention

2 Kings· 1 verse

21:19

References

  1. 1.John McClintock and James Strong, "Haruz," in Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature, vol. IV (Harper & Brothers, 1867–1887).
  2. 2.George Morrish, "Haruz," in Morrish's Concise Bible Dictionary (George Morrish, 1898).
  3. 3.F. N. Peloubet & M. A. Peloubet (ed.), "Haruz," in Smith's Bible Dictionary (Porter & Coates, 1884).