mother's name. Mentioned here and in the case of each successive king (Compare 1 Kings 15:10; 1 Kings 22:42; 2 Kings 8:26, &c.); because the king's character stands connected with the mother. and because of the position which the queen dowager occupied (Compare 1 Kings 2:19; 1 Kings 15:13.Jeremiah 13:18; Jeremiah 13:18).
Ammonitess. Twice mentioned, and in connection with Jerusalem. See 1 Kings 14:31.