Nehushta Summary
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Nehushta, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem, was the mother of King Jehoiachin of Judah.
mother of Jehoiachin (2KI 24:8)
Lineage: Elnathan › Nehushta
Names
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Nehushta
made of brass
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Nehushta
· Also called · H5179 none · 2KI 24:8 [strong as or color of] bronze
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נְחֻשְׁתָּא
nəchushəta · H5179 · 2KI 24:8 [strong as or color of] bronze
- he נְחֻשְׁתָּא · H5179
- el Νεσθα Nestha · none · 2KI 24:8
- bg Нехуста
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Conditional birth estimate
Conditional birth bounds under generation assumptions; not attested parental ages, biological limits or a lifespan.
The anchors give incompatible conditional intervals. This calculation establishes no birth year.
Below are relatives with a selected birth year, the generations separating them, and the interval allowed by each anchor. Each relative’s page shows available dates and sources. The overall estimate uses the intersection of the allowed intervals.
| Relative / anchor year | Generations | Conditional interval |
|---|---|---|
| Jehoiachin · 617 BC Descendant |
1 20–45 years per generation |
c. 662 BC – 637 BC |
| Jesus Christ · 5 BC Descendant |
14 20–45 years per generation |
c. 635 BC – 285 BC |
Family of origin
- Father: Elnathan
- Mother: Unknown
Family with Jehoiakim
- Son: Jehoiachin
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Nehushta Article
STEPBible TIPNR
Nehushta is mentioned in 2Ki 24:8 as the mother of King Jehoiachin (also known as Jeconiah) of Judah. She was the daughter of Elnathan, a prominent figure from Jerusalem.
Jehoiachin ascended to the throne of Judah at the age of eighteen, following the death of his father, King Jehoiakim. However, his reign was short-lived, lasting only three months before the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II besieged Jerusalem and took Jehoiachin captive to Babylon (2Ki 24:10-12).
As the queen mother, Nehushta would have held a position of influence and respect within the royal court. In ancient Near Eastern societies, including Judah, the queen mother often played a significant role in political and religious affairs, sometimes even acting as a regent for her young son.
The mention of Nehushta's father, Elnathan of Jerusalem, suggests that she came from a prominent family and may have had connections to the upper echelons of Judean society. This background could have contributed to her son's ascension to the throne, despite his young age.
Nehushta's fate after her son's capture is not explicitly mentioned in the biblical text. However, it is likely that she, along with other members of the royal family and the Judean elite, was also taken into exile in Babylon (2Ki 24:15).
The inclusion of Nehushta's name and lineage in the account of Jehoiachin's reign highlights the importance of maternal ancestry in the royal line of Judah and provides insight into the political and social dynamics of the time.
Nehushta Dictionary
Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897)
Copper, the daughter of Elnathan of Jerusalem, and the wife of Jehoiakin (2 Kings 24:8), king of Judah.
Sources: BibleData (CC BY 4.0, Nehushta_1) · STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0, Nehushta@2Ki.24.8) · Theographic Bible Metadata (CC BY-SA 4.0, nehushta_2174)