The queen-dowager occupied a very important position at the court of the kings of Israel, e.g. Bathsheba (1 Ki 2:19); Maacah (1 Ki 15:13); Athaliah (2 Ch 22:2); and Nehushta (2 Ki 24:8; Jer 13:18). See QUEEN; QUEEN MOTHER.
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'KING'S MOTHER'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.