mother's name. Mentioned here and in the case of each successive king (Compare 1Ki_15:10; 1Ki_22:42. 2Ki_8:26, &c.); because the king's character stands connected with the mother; and because of the position which the queen dowager occupied (Compare 1Ki_2:19, 1Ki_15:13. Jer_13:18).
Ammonitess. Twice mentioned, and in connection with Jerusalem. See 1Ki_14:31.