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Hephzibah

Smith’s Bible Dictionary (1863)

• 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.)

Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897)

My delight is in her. (1.) The wife of Hezekiah and mother of king Manasseh (2 Kings 21:1).

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

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