Bible Dictionary
Jecholiah
Jecholiah was the wife of Amaziah, king of Judah, and the mother of Azariah, also called Uzziah. She is mentioned in the account of Uzziah’s accession.
Definition
Jecholiah was the wife of Amaziah, king of Judah, and the mother of his successor, Azariah, also called Uzziah. The name is explained as meaning “strong through Jehovah” or “Yah is able.”
Biblical Usage
She is mentioned in the account of Uzziah’s accession to Judah’s throne.
Historical Background
The Authorized and Revised Versions preserve variant forms of her name, including Jecoliah.
Scripture References
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
(strong through Jehovah) wife of Amaziah king of Judah, and mother of Azariah or Uzziah his successor. (2 Kings 15:2) (B.C. 824-807.)
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>jek-o-li'-a (yekholyahu; 2Ki 15:2 the King James Version = yekholyah, Qere in 2Ch 26:3, "Yah is able" or "Yah has been able"): The mother of King Uzziah (Azariah) of Judah. The Revised Version (British and American) has "Jecoliah" in 2Ki and so the King James Version in 2 Ch.</p>