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Hephzibah

Disambiguation

The source enumerates 2 distinct subjects under Hephzibah. Jump to one below, or read in order.

  1. 1.The wife of Hezekiah and mother of king Manasseh (2 Kings 21:1).
  2. 2.A symbolical name of Zion, as representing the Lord’s favour toward her (Isa.

My delight is in her.

  1. Hephzibah (1)

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    The wife of Hezekiah and mother of king Manasseh (2 Kings 21:1).

  2. Hephzibah (2)

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    A symbolical name of Zion, as representing the Lord’s favour toward her (Isa. 62:4).

Also from Smith's (1884) +

A name signifying “my delight in her,” which is to be borne by the restored Jerusalem. (Isaiah 62:4) The queen of King Hezekiah and the mother of Manasseh. (2 Kings 21:1) (B.C. 709-696.)

In the Bible

2

Verses where Hephzibah is named. Berean Standard Bible (public domain).

  • 2 Kings 21:1

    Manasseh was twelve years old when he became king, and he reigned in Jerusalem fifty-five years. His mother’s name was Hephzibah.

  • Isaiah 62:4

    No longer will you be called Forsaken, nor your land named Desolate; but you will be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; for the LORD will take delight in you, and your land will be His bride.

Scripture on Hephzibah

2

Hephzibah references

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Sources · Hitchcock's Bible Names (1869) · Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897) · Smith's Bible Dictionary (1884)

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