Jabesh

A man in the Kingdom of Israel during the divided kingdom, father of King Shallum, mentioned in 2 Kings 15:10.

About Jabesh

The father of Shaullum. Shallum killed Zechariah, who was the king of Israel (2 Kings 15:10–14).

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Key References

2 Kings 15:10

Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place.

2 Kings 15:13

In the thirty-ninth year of Uzziah’s reign over Judah, Shallum son of Jabesh became king, and he reigned in Samaria one full month.

2 Kings 15:14

Then Menahem son of Gadi went up from Tirzah to Samaria, struck down and killed Shallum son of Jabesh, and reigned in his place.

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2 Kings (3)
2 Kings 15:10

Then Shallum son of Jabesh conspired against Zechariah, struck him down and killed him in front of the people, and reigned in his place.

2 Kings 15:13

In the thirty-ninth year of Uzziah’s reign over Judah, Shallum son of Jabesh became king, and he reigned in Samaria one full month.

2 Kings 15:14

Then Menahem son of Gadi went up from Tirzah to Samaria, struck down and killed Shallum son of Jabesh, and reigned in his place.